Vocational Teacher needed in a pupil referral unit in High Wycombe

I am working with a Pupil Referral unit in High Wycombe who are looking for Vocational teacher to work with small groups of children with challenging behaviour.  

We are looking for multi-disciplinary teachers who deliver up to level 2 in subjects including careers, Science, PE, Wellbeing, Enrichment, Equality and Diversity, Art (this list is not exhaustive).

Key Stage 3 & 4 vocational teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students, and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.

Tasks are broadly the same for all Progress Schools Vocational teachers and include:

• Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through

• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;

• Setting tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest;

• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations;

• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment

• Be aware of and make provision for students who are AEN/SEN, gifted and talented, LAC or who have other particular individual needs;

• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;

• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;

o Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time;

o Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;

o Using a variety of teaching methods to:

(i) match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate

vocabulary

(ii) use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions

(iii) select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other

sources;

• Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate

to the subject taught:

o Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;

o Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support;

o Liaise with the Head of School to ensure the implementation of school policy and best

practice.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education   

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.

What Vision for Education offer?

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

For more information please send your CV to susi.buttifant@visionforeducation.co.uk with a short paragraph on why you would be suitable and I will be in touch if you are selected. 

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