Primary Teacher
Hurworth House School
Darlington
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2018
Job overview
Priory Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.
Hurworth House School is a SEMH specialist provision working with up to 57 children and young people from the age of 5 – 19 years. It is an expanding school which has just opened a bespoke primary provision and is continuing to develop. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a middle manager within a school which provides a blended academic and therapeutic approach for children with complex and multiple needs. The school employs a professional and experienced therapy team and are developing practice and expertise in a range of areas, leading to innovative and successful approaches for the most marginalised children in our society.
Due to the expansion of our primary school we seek are seeking to expamd our primary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified teacher to join a friendly and supportive team at an outstanding school with a positive and caring ethos. We are looking for a teacher to take whole class responsibility to teach Key stage 1 and 2 curriculums
The ideal teacher will inspire the class, monitor progress, plan engaging lessons and deliver work differentiated to suit the various abilities in the classroom.
We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and devoted people who achieve the very highest standards of quality. We want people who are able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and develop a provision that enables them to thrive. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and well qualified staff team and will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding. Priory Group is committed to the continuous professional development of our Teachers
References
For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, or you are applying to work within our Children’s Homes we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.
Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
Disclosure
Priory Education 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.
About Hurworth House School
- Hurworth House School
- Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2AD
- United Kingdom
Hurworth House is a specialist day school located near Darlington for boys and girls aged 7 to 19 years who have complex learning difficulties including behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). The young people may also have challenging behaviour as a result of their difficulties.
The newly refurbished school has been specifically designed to educate young people with complex needs and associated behaviours. Our school provides a spacious resourced environment in which young people can achieve goals, thrive and grow. Hurworth House aims to deliver the highest level of education tailored to individual need in a safe, positive and structured environment where every student is encouraged to achieve the best possible academic, social and vocational outcomes.
We provide:
- Newly refurbished education and vocational facilities for young people with complex learning difficulties
- A positive ethos which celebrates and rewards success and progress
- A culture in which students feel safe, secure and valued
- Specifically tailored individual programmes to suit the needs of each young person
- Access to accredited qualifications with clear progression pathways
- Small teaching groups
- All-inclusive transport package option for students to and from school
- Spacious, well-resourced learning environment
- Emphasis on individual achievement and personal development
- High staff to pupil ratios
A range of vocational qualifications providing opportunities for practical, experiential learning alongside academic programmes
Hurworth House can provide places for up to 40 young people. Placements are flexible, including extended day options, for 38 weeks of the year. Many of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need, although this is not an admission requirement.
Transportation solutions are provided for students where required within an all-inclusive fee. This ensures attendance, continuity and substantial cost benefits for service purchasers.
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