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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

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+44 1325 729 080

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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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