Specialist Intervention Teacher

Specialist Intervention Teacher

NRC Medical are looking to recruit a Specialist Intervention Teacher

 Salary grade: MPS/UPS + SEN 1 (£34,502 - £53,482 + £2,384)

1-year contract (Initially - To be reviewed to be extended)

Immediate start

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Intervention Teacher to work with a committed team of professionals in New River College Medical. We are looking for a teacher who have the ability to teach across the key stages and curriculum but lead on specialising in either English, Maths or humanities in a pupil’s home, local community, at the Hospital Classroom as well as the main School site. Therefore, we welcome applications from primary, secondary and middle school teachers.

NRC Medical works with KS1-4 pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, who are not able to attend school for medical reasons. We teach at various sites, Copenhagen Primary School, the Children’s Ward at the Whittington Hospital and in the homes of pupils too unwell to attend school. We are temporarily based at Copenhagen Primary School, due to the redevelopment of the Elthorne Road Site. When applying for this role please note that you will have to travel to Copenhagen Primary School, Treaty Street London N1 0WF.

Ability to engage children with SEMH is essential. Experience of teaching a second subject would be beneficial, a willingness to do so is essential.

New River College comprises of three pupil referral units in Islington (primary, secondary and medical), for pupils with social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH). We teach children and young people aged five to sixteen years old who have been permanently excluded or participate in our preventative programmes to address their behaviour, and children and young people with complex SEMH or medical needs.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 4th December 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Tuesday 6th December 2022

Interviews will be held on: Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th December 2022

For background information visit our website www.newrivercollege.co.uk or for an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit please contact any of the two Co-Heads of Centre (Helen Hopkins or Adam Sunderland) on 020 7504 0534 option 3 or email them on Adam.sunderland@nrc.islington.sch.uk or helen.hopkins@nrc.islington.sch.uk

New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. New River College is a diverse and inclusive school where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly welcome applications from those from a black or ethnic minority background.

The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and, in line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.