PSHE Teacher

Do you love helping children? The outdoors? Animals? Do you want to have the autonomy to share your ideas to create fun, exciting and engaging lessons for Autistic children? This special needs school based in Devon is looking for innovative thinkers who can help keep their students engaged and excited about learning.

The school have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teacher to join a close-knit team. Someone who takes a more creative approach to teaching would be perfect for this role.

They are looking for experienced candidates with Special Educational Needs (SEN), it isn’t essential but it is preferred.

The school is a relatively new, large site surrounded by trees and flanked by a tranquil river and farmland. They have grown rapidly to support, currently, 41 young people, aged 7-18 Each child has individual needs based on communication and sensory challenges, which are associated with autism and the school support them using a bespoke curriculum and the THRIVE approach.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, they would love to hear from you!

About the Role

The school have an opportunity for an experienced Teacher to join a close-knit team with curriculum responsibilities (PSHE/RSE). You will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in your class (es), ensuring the best opportunities for all. You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the specified curriculum area and be integral to the development of PSHE/RSE across the school. There is potential for development opportunity into Head of Faculty.

Who are the school looking for?

The school are looking for a Qualified Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for the most reluctant and troubles learners.

This can be a challenging environment and therefore, determination and resiliency are key characteristics for the post. They are seeking an experienced practitioner with an understanding of SEN, allowing the successful candidate to immediately form positive relationships and adapt to the needs of the pupils. However, they invest heavily in teacher development and want staff who endeavour to achieve more.

No two days are the same, so they want Teachers who can work at pace to turn ‘can’t do’ into ‘want to’ and are motivated by working with children with complex needs. You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient using an innovative style of teaching motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential.

The benefits of working for this school are:

• Intensive training including a Group wide 3 day induction, a site induction and buddy system
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Defined career pathways with support to achieve your goals
• Staff member of the week
• Wellbeing activities every couple of weeks
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Team building days
• Summer and winter events
• Access to shopping discounts, a wellbeing platform and a CPD online course account
• Make a real difference to children
• No day is the same so you will never be bored!

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1619579 in the email subject line.