SEND Class Teacher

SEND Teacher | January 2023 | Wilds Lodge School – Rutland

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students. If you are a Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you! 

Wilds Lodge School is an independent boarding and day provision for students aged between 5 and 19 with special educational needs, set in Empingham, Rutland. We have consistently been assessed as outstanding by Ofsted in both our education and care provision and are currently the TES’ ‘Boarding School of the Year’. We are an aspirational, exciting and innovative school, with a strong record of developing both students and staff.

Job role

We are looking for an enthusiastic specialist who will be able to teach up to GCSE and work with pupils with a wide range of ability levels. This role would be suitable for both ECTs and experienced Teachers. Secondary training will be an advantage although Primary training will be considered.  

Regardless of experience the successful candidate will have the ability to embrace the inclusive therapeutic culture and ethos of the school. A strong commitment to raising achievement and standards is required along with an informed and creative approach to curriculum delivery. The opportunity to teach another relevant subject may be available to an interested candidate. 

Requirements 

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS) or have recent experience of teaching 11-18 year olds. 

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of teachers. 

• Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan & deliver inspiring and creative lessons. 

• Be committed to raising standards across all Key Stages

To be successful, you will: 

• Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure they achieve their full potential; 

• Be an effective and committed team player with a clear vision for development and sustained improvement 

• Possess humour, energy, flexibility and a positive outlook 

As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will: 

• Receive teachers pay and conditions including access to teacher pension 

• Access to free car parking 

• Access to free lunch/refreshments on site 

• Work within an environment who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things 

• Receive excellent CPD opportunities and access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

About Wilds Lodge School

We are an Ofsted Outstanding independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We have a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students. 

How to apply:

Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our students, 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: wildslodge@hays.com

T: 07525 889925 

Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Thursday 29th September 2022

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check