Primary Teacher (KS2)

Primary Teacher (KS2)

Start date: ASAP or by Easter 2023

Your new role

We are looking for a creative, reflective and resilient Primary Teacher to work with our exceptional pupils. You will be responsible for all planning, assessment, monitoring and the implementation of the Primary curriculum for all learners, to ensure pupil progress and the delivery of a high quality curriculum, including the National Curriculum suitably differentiated to meet the needs and interests of learners with SEMH difficulties.

Your experience

The appointed candidate will have a good, secure working knowledge of all subject areas within the new primary curriculum. You will hold a degree in a relevant subject and a Nationally recognised Teaching Qualification /or ECT qualification. Experience working with children and young people who have special educational needs is essential. You will have a broad knowledge of strategies used for building and sustaining positive relationships with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and those who have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder.

Your new school

Quorn Hall School is a well established independent therapeutic school for Children and Young People aged 6 - 17 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). Many of the pupils at Quorn Hall School have additional special educational needs and diagnoses such as Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Our culture here at Quorn Hall School is based on Trauma informed attachment awareness by implementing a low arousal approach and using PACE (Playful, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) in our everyday practice.

Quorn Hall School is committed to CPD, and there are plenty of training opportunities for all staff; which lead to increasing career opportunities and advancement.

Benefits include

● Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and surrounding grounds;

● Lunch provided; 

● Free car parking; 

● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team;

● Comprehensive training sessions and access to our online training portals

● Regular supervision and an Employee Assistance Programme

● Great relationships with our sister schools, for example inter-school sporting events; 

● Many others… Come and visit us to see for yourself!

How to apply

If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: quornhall@hays.com 

T: 07525 889925 

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th November 2022

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

If successfully shortlisted for this role candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information.