Secondary English Teacher

An opportunity has arisen for an English specialist at an exciting and challenging School: Portland School & Specialist College is a successful school meeting the needs of young people who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties. We have a growing reputation for being at the cutting edge of innovation, especially with our work around attachment difficulties, emotion coaching, and our creative, enquiry led curriculum.

Are you a passionate and committed teacher, looking to make a difference to young peoples’ life chances, and invest in their futures?

We have a lot to offer:

• You will be working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
• You will be leading teaching assistants in ensuring excellent engagement in learning
• You will be working in a ground-breaking school, providing education in a therapeutic environment.
• You will have opportunity to undertake Action Research with young people who suffer early childhood trauma and attachment difficulties.
• You will engage in quality Continued Professional Development
• You will take pride in the progress made by vulnerable young people
• You will rise to the challenges of your group and improve their social skills

Do you have what it takes?

• Experienced in delivering GCSE English?
• Are you an outstanding practitioner?
• Can you deliver first quality teaching?
• Do you have a positive ‘can do’ philosophy?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal skills (liking and respecting people)?
• Can you show us a passion for teaching?
• Do you have a good track record of teaching and behavioural management?

We are looking for outstanding people eager to grow and flourish within our school.

Ofsted judged us as a good school; we believe we are on the journey to great.

We welcome visits to our school. A member of our leadership team will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.

Application packs are available on our website, please click on the link below:
http://portlandschool.net/employment.html

Closing date: Friday 27 April 2018
Start date: September 2018

Portland School & Specialist College,
Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge,
Stoke on Trent, ST11 9JG