KS2 General Teacher

Coxlease School, Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7DE

Hours: Full time - Term time only - Monday to Friday

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed people in this sector.

Are you seeking an alternative provision within education? Would you like to gain valuable skills and experience within a specialist setting offering excellent opportunities and support? If you have answered ‘yes’ to both questions, then we would love to hear from you.

Coxlease School is a specialist provision set just outside of Lyndhurst.  Boasting direct access to New Forest walks and a calming, spacious site, Coxlease School provides a therapeutic approach to teaching SEMH students.  We are a small school with ages ranging from Primary years to Post-16, so it comes as no surprise that positive relationships with staff and students is at the forefront of what we do.  We provide education through a holistic, SEND friendly curriculum, incorporating therapy, social skills and an enrichment programme into our everyday teaching.

Coxlease School can now offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a new Key Stage 2 General Teacher within our primary department. We are seeking someone who can offer new ideas, show flexibility within their teaching practice, and show an understanding towards our pupils’ needs. We pride ourselves in providing our students with a meaningful education, which supports them in becoming successful members of our community, which in turn, can be very rewarding.

What we can offer…

• Excellent CPD and personalised support where needed
• ECT mentor who will support and guide every step of the way (if applicable)
• An equally supportive, friendly, and humorous team
• A full-time teaching assistant
• Generous PPA and timetable flexibility
• Small class sizes (Maximum of 8 students per class)
• A generous budget to ensure you and your students have what you need
• Weekly enrichment opportunities
• Opportunities to gain experience across Aspris Child Services, Lyndhurst
• SEN allowance (if applicable)
• Work-life balance ethos (promoting mental wellbeing for staff)
• Breakfast and lunch provided to all staff
• On-site gym facility.

What we are looking for…

• Candidates with fresh ideas
• Excellent teaching skills
• Enthusiasm and resilience towards challenging behaviours
• Sociable, team players
• Candidates who respect our students’ histories and therefore can see past their paperwork
• Excellent use of initiative with a non-defeatist attitude
• Great communication skills with parents/carers and outside agencies
• A willingness to think outside the box
• Can remain on top of important documentations
• Able to adapt to our behaviour policy
• Experience teaching Read, Write Inc. Phonics is desirable, but not essential.

If you believe in teaching beyond an academic classroom and wish to embark on a new approach to delivering the curriculum, then please apply. All qualified, unqualified, and early career teachers are welcome.

An informal conversation is highly encouraged to discuss any questions or queries, so please feel free to call Anthony Merriman (Coxlease Headteacher) or Kayleigh McCarter (Assistant Head – Curriculum, Teaching & Learning) on 02380 283633.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

What do you get in return?

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support.

You can be part of something special

At Aspris, we are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity.

Our homes are part of a large children’s group with a national footprint offering significant development, support and progression opportunities. We also operate a fostering service and a number of high quality specialist schools in both the UK and the Middle East. 

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.

Disclosure

Aspris Education & Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.