Primary Instructor

Job Title           Primary Instructor

Location:         Belmont Primary School, Rawtenstall, BB4

Salary:             up to £21,000 per annum

 Hours:              Monday to Friday

Contract:          Permanent

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring and creative Teacher to join our close-knit team at Belmont School in Rossendale. 

About the School:

Belmont is an independent specialist day school for boys 5 to 11, catering for children with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live 

About the Group:

We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Acorn Care and Education is part of the Outcomes First Group. 

 

About the Role:

The Head teacher is seeking to appoint an aspiring Instructor to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to Deputy Head teacher for the delivery of the ‘Computing’ and ‘Cooking &Nutrition Curriculum’. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area. 

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a qualified Teacher with experience of delivering the Computing and Cooking & Nutrition Curriculum. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression. 

Key Accountabilities:

Adapt the schemes of work and teach well-structured lessons.

To resources the curriculum areas and manage a small budget.

Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to motive them.

Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach,

Work with children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and the resultant behavioural difficulties, in order to help them overcome the difficulties they are experiencing in their education.

 Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working environment

Essential Criteria:

Experience of teaching KS1 and KS2

A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils

Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable

DBS cleared and satisfactory references

Ability to work on own initiative 

Why work for us?

A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:

Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path

Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

No two days are ever the same

Free School Meals

This position is due to commence or a soon as possible after (subject to approved reference/DBS checks).  

 If you have any further queries regarding how to apply, please contact Christine Foster at. christina.foster@belmont-school.co.uk If you would like to visit the school for an informal look around, please contact the school on 01706 222 609

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.