Teacher Behaviour Support

Department for Education & Children                                                                                      Building 2, St Davids Park, Carmarthen                                                                              Teacher Behaviour Support (Fixed Term Contract 31.03.2018 due to funding)                    0.7 fte                                                                                                                                               £22,467* - £38,250* + SEN 1 * Pro-rata                                                                                         Ref: 2/006130                                                                                                                 We are seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Secondary Teacher, to work with the Behaviour Support Service Outreach Team. The Behaviour Support Service accommodates students who have complex Social Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, therefore the service is looking for a strong candidate who is creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.   The appointed Teacher will be based at the Behaviour Support Centre and provide outreach support across schools in Carmarthenshire. They will have responsibility for modifying pupils’ behaviour both on a 1-1 basis and within small groups linking with members of the Behaviour Support Service.   The ideal candidate should have extensive recent experience as a successful mainstream Secondary school Teacher with experience of working with a range of staff, professionals and parents/carers and be comfortable in managing challenging behaviour. They must also be highly motivated, dynamic, have strong teamwork skills and a ‘can do’ approach to their work. They will be a highly effective communicator who is a nurturing, patient and positive individual and will be skilled at building relationships with pupils, staff and parents and able to provide advice and support successful implementation.  A very strong commitment to raising aspiration and improving wellbeing and attainment for vulnerable pupils is essential.  

Conversational Welsh is required to accomplish this post.  Support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.                                                                                                                           This is a grant funded post funded via the Education Improvement Grant and will be Fixed Term contract up to 31.03.2018 in the first instance with a possible extension dependent on future funding.  

For an informal discussion please contact Rebecca McMillan on 01267 236424 / 07881 264769.    A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this post.                       Application forms are available on-line at www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales