Secondary School Teacher

Talocher School, Talocher Farm, Monmouth, NP25 4DN

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed people in this sector.

We currently have a vacancy for two full time Secondary School Teacher who can teach ICT, DT or Outdoor Education.

You must be suitably qualified to join our outstanding multi-disciplinary team, and previous experience of working with Children and Young People who have complex behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.

If you have a passion for Teaching……

• A commitment to improving outcomes and life chances for students with SEMH and/or ASC
• A proactive and energetic disposition
• And a desire to develop your own practice
• …………………. Then this position could be for you!

​This is an excellent opportunity for a colleague who is looking to develop and gain experience to progress into a senior role within this sector.

Talocher School are looking for:

• A passionate and innovative teacher who can quickly and effectively engage their students
• An outward looking and highly motivated teacher who can lead in their area share best practice
• An enthusiastic and well organised team player
• Aware of how emotional, social and mental health difficulties may impact on learning and the strategies that can be deployed to support the pupils in and outside of the classroom.

We welcome applications from teachers with enthusiasm and proven outstanding teaching ability, who can work within the diverse demands of the school whilst developing its recognised strengths and attributes.

The successful candidate will join an established team of care, education and specialist therapy professionals working together to support student progress and will receive a bespoke induction package.

Experience in a Special School setting or in managing challenging behaviours would, of course, be an advantage – but this exciting post could also suit a newly qualified teacher with an interest in and desire to learn more about special needs. Attractive rewards, flexible hours and strong teamwork are all part of the package.

What do you get in return?

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support.

Aspris 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 the Disclosure & Barring Service.

You can be part of something special

At Aspris, we are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity.

Our homes are part of a large children’s group with a national footprint offering significant development, support and progression opportunities. We also operate a fostering service and a number of high quality specialist schools in both the UK and the Middle East. 

Talocher School is a specialist school for girls and boys aged 7 to 19 with with social, emotional and mental health needs some also have an ASC diagnosis. We currently have registration for 60 students. The school provides a warm, welcoming and flexible environment for young people who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their additional learning needs.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.

Disclosure

Aspris Education & Children's 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. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.