Teacher - Humanities
Hurworth House School
Darlington
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,714 - £29,664 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2021
Job overview
Hurworth House School, Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington, DL2 2AD
Hours: Full time
Hurworth House School is a SEMH specialist provision working with children and young people from the age of 5 – 19 years. It is an expanding school which has a bespoke primary provision and is continuing to develop. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an environment which provides a blended academic and therapeutic approach. The school employs a professional and experienced therapy team and are developing practice and expertise in a range of areas, leading to innovative and successful approaches for the most marginalised children in our society.
We are looking to recruit a Humanities Teacher to enrich the learning and development of students across all key stages. You will be able to create engaging and innovative lesson plans, demonstrate effective teaching practices and strong behaviour management skills.
We want you to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and develop a provision that enables them to thrive. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and well qualified staff team and will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding. Priory Group is committed to the continuous professional development of our Teachers.
References
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About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
Disclosure
Priory Education 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. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.
About Hurworth House School
- Hurworth House School
- Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2AD
- United Kingdom
Hurworth House is a specialist day school located near Darlington for boys and girls aged 7 to 19 years who have complex learning difficulties including behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). The young people may also have challenging behaviour as a result of their difficulties.
The newly refurbished school has been specifically designed to educate young people with complex needs and associated behaviours. Our school provides a spacious resourced environment in which young people can achieve goals, thrive and grow. Hurworth House aims to deliver the highest level of education tailored to individual need in a safe, positive and structured environment where every student is encouraged to achieve the best possible academic, social and vocational outcomes.
We provide:
- Newly refurbished education and vocational facilities for young people with complex learning difficulties
- A positive ethos which celebrates and rewards success and progress
- A culture in which students feel safe, secure and valued
- Specifically tailored individual programmes to suit the needs of each young person
- Access to accredited qualifications with clear progression pathways
- Small teaching groups
- All-inclusive transport package option for students to and from school
- Spacious, well-resourced learning environment
- Emphasis on individual achievement and personal development
- High staff to pupil ratios
A range of vocational qualifications providing opportunities for practical, experiential learning alongside academic programmes
Hurworth House can provide places for up to 40 young people. Placements are flexible, including extended day options, for 38 weeks of the year. Many of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need, although this is not an admission requirement.
Transportation solutions are provided for students where required within an all-inclusive fee. This ensures attendance, continuity and substantial cost benefits for service purchasers.
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