Teacher of English

RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher

We are a Pupil Referral Unit, including a Hospital Education Service, a Home Tuition Provision and an Outreach Inclusion Support Team. We currently have a vacancy for an innovative, inspirational and experienced Teacher of English.

• Age Range 5 – 16
• Recent upgrade of outdoor PE facilities
• A supportive Headteacher, SLT and Staff
• Ofsted rated as a ‘Good’ School
• On-site Parking
• prime location for public transport links

We wish to appoint an experienced and motivational teacher to teach the above subject up to GCSE level for years 7-11, and lead the improvement of the subject areas throughout the school. You will be required to have a history of good to outstanding record of managing pupils with SEMH and ensuring good progress.

This is a particularly challenging role and the successful candidate must be committed to creating a positive learning environment no matter what barriers they may face. You will need a high level of resilience and a commitment to working in an emotionally intelligent team to support vulnerable children.

If you are an exceptional and exerienced practitioner, creative and strength based in your approach, and believe you have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to make a difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable children then we would love to hear from you.

Suitable candidates will:

• Ideally have experience of working in a PRU or Alternative Provision with learners with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs or SEND, (although mainstream experience only would be considered).
• Be committed and have a passion for their specific area and achieving high standards in their work and high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Be flexible, cheerful and enjoy working with children, parents and staff.
• Be able and willing to form a positive relationship with pupils in order to support their personal and social development in accordance with the school’s guideline
• Be consistent, calm and a reflective practitioner with a growth mind-set

Visits are strongly encouraged and can be made by contacting the School office by phone (020 8353 4170) or by

email (office@thehelix.harrow.sch.uk)

Closing Date: Rolling – with a deadline of 4th February 2022

{We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline, should a suitable candidate apply}

Interview date: asap

Start date: asap

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded from: http://www.thehelix.harrow.sch.uk/vacancies/4584740268

Completed application forms to be returned by email for the attention of : Bhavna Patel, Business Manager to recruitment@thehelix.harrow.sch.uk. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified Harrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Helix Education Centre and Harrow Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks and those outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2021).