Teacher (Branas School)

PE and / or Science Teacher

Branas School - Llandrillo, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 0TA

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 based on experience

If you share the same passion as we do when it comes to providing our amazing young people with the best education possible, then apply today!

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring and creative Teacher, Full Time or Part Time (potential for a job share to be a full time roll overall)

To be able to deliver PE sessions and either Science or PSE, depending on specialism.

About the School:

Branas School is a small independent special school providing specialist education to boys aged 11 to 18 years with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and who are residing in the Branas Isaf residential homes.

We are committed to providing a nurturing, safe and vibrant learning environment that fosters a love of learning and enables every student to become the best they can be. Respectful and supportive relationships are at the heart of all that we do: we value every member of the school community equally. We recognise that our pupils bring different experiences, interests and strengths, and we understand these will influence the way they learn. Therefore, we take a child-centred approach to education that recognises and responds to individual need. We celebrate effort and achievements and set high expectations. We are here to help our students learn the skills they need to become successful, motivated and resilient young adults who are fully equipped to make a positive contribution to society.

We are part of the Caretech group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a wide variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

About the Role:

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an aspiring Teacher to join this thriving specialist School. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, they will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, ensuring that the department and the school are successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who are we looking for?

While ideally, we are looking for a qualified Teacher, we may consider applicants who are experienced Instructors who have the ambition and desire. While experience within a SEMH or ALN specialist provision would be desirable, we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting or teachers who are newly qualified in their field.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Key Accountabilities:

· Plan and teach well-structured lessons

· Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them

· Manage student anxiety effectively to ensure an enjoyable and safe working environment

· Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.

Essential Criteria:

· Experience of teaching at KS3 or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting (including teacher training)

· A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all students

· Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable

· Qualified in subject specialism

· DBS cleared and satisfactory references

· Ability to work on own initiative

Why work for us?

· Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path

· Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

· Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

· No two days are ever the same

This position is due to commence as soon as possible (subject to approved reference/DBS checks).

Please visit our website for more information https://branasschool.wales/

Please note, that Branas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full job and person specification is available on request. Due to the nature of the role, we will pay for you to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting with us. Under the Equality Act 2010, some posts may have a minimum age requirement, based on the age of the oldest child within the service you are applying for.