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Primary Teacher (Lower School)

Primary Teacher (Lower School)

West Heath School

Kent

  • £29,344 - £40,083 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS Fringe
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
28 June 2023

Job overview

Hours:           Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.00pm

Salary:           Teachers M-Scale 1 to 6 (Fringe)

Starting:         September 2023

Closing:         9am, Wednesday 28th June 2023

 

We are recruiting for a talented and inspiring Teacher for our Lower School department. You will be a valued member of the teaching team as well as supporting pastorally in a Tutor group and providing one-to-one support sessions with students.

Our successful candidate will be passionate about primary education with the ability to motivate and support students as well as being creative, well organised and able to deliver dynamic lessons to a diverse range of students.

A secure knowledge of the primary curriculum is required and experience of SEN/SEMH related strategies and programmes would be welcomed. This role requires a candidate that is student focused as this role comes with pastoral responsibilities. You will spend a significant part of your day supporting your tutors and requires a patient and compassionate approach.

As well as working in an incredibly rewarding environment our benefits include free lunches and onsite parking. There are excellent opportunities for career development and training from internal and external experts. 

We welcome applications from teachers at different stages of their careers, whether you are recently qualified and would like to develop your experience or you have many years of experience. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where pupils thrive and are able to rebuild their confidence to learn and achieve.

All of our learners have EHCPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

 

Job Description, personal specification and application form can be found on our website.

To arrange an informal visit please email whs.hr @westheathschool.com

 

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)

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About West Heath School

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Our School

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.

Our Mission Statement

“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”

To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.

Our Values

Respect

Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.

Responsibility

Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.

Relationships

Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.

Resilience

Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.

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