KS3/KS4 Science Teacher

There is no better time to start a career within Teaching than now!

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!

Sketchley School are looking to recruit an outstanding Teacher to join our Teaching team!

Do you want to make your mark in a rapidly-growing school that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people?

​​We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dedicated team at Sketchley School. We are an independent specialist day school located across three sites in South Leicestershire. We provide full-time education for up to 65 pupils and post-16 students aged 8 to 19 years. All pupils have a diagnosis of autism and most have additional social, emotional or mental health needs. In addition to supporting pupils through Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 at Sketchley Hall and Forest House, we have also built strong relationships with a range of colleges and provide further support to our post-16 cohort based at Progression House. Learners have the opportunity to access a variety of courses whilst based at Progression House, which also enables them to achieve English, Mathematics and Science up to GCSE level or equivalent. Those who do not attend college have a broad in-house Curriculum offering, allowing for both academic and personal development.

​​Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, Teacher pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!

The Role:

You will be responsible for high-quality teaching, you will ensure the effective delivery of the school curriculum.

You must be flexible and resilient with a creative approach that enables you to positively engage with, and motivate pupils. Smaller class sizes provide focus on building a purposeful learning environment that promote learning and raise levels of attainment whilst meeting the individual educational needs of all.

Keen to develop creative learning opportunities for learners who may have previously found it difficult engaging with school and/or their learning - ours can be a challenging environment and therefore, determination and resilience are key characteristics for the post.

An understanding of APD, SEMH and ASD is preferred however we will consider someone who is willing to extend their knowledge in order to work with young people with these needs.

You should be able to work at pace and turn “can’t do” into “want to” and who is motivated by working with children with complex needs. You will share our belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential.  

Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and a high level of resilience are just as important.

You will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on positive outcomes for the children and young people in our care. 

Further information regarding these posts is attached, however, if you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please call 0116 286 7711 and speak to Jaime Rayman.

​​​​​​​As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress. 

We strongly believe in developing our own talent and growing our teachers into successful middle and senior leaders. 

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher and ideally have experience of teaching and supporting young people within SEN, along with the following characteristics:

Resilience – We support some of the most vulnerable children in society who have varying degrees of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated difficulties so there will be times where your resilience is challenged.  

Communication – Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs.  Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff.

Organisation – You will have experience of organising, planning and teaching well-structured lessons tailored to the needs of the pupils as well as monitoring each students learning needs, adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of each pupil

Caring – Our young people require the best care we can offer.  If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you.

Attentive – No two tasks will be the same so being attentive to understand the needs of the young people we support is vital 

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

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 Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request 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.