Year 8 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Main Scale Teacher + SEN1 

Full Time – Temporary Maternity Cover

Start Date: November  2022

Closing Date: 14th September 2022 at 12 noon

Interviews: 19th September 2022

NQTs will be considered - Suitable for Primary or Secondary Qualified Teachers

This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced teacher who wishes to make a real and sustained difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic qualified teacher to join our dedicated staff team within the Lower Phase of the school. You will be expected to be able to deliver quality, captivating lessons to a Year 8 class of 8 SEMH pupils  covering, English, Maths, Science, ICT, Humanities and Art .

Our school works with some of the ‘most difficult’ pupils to engage in learning, so if you relish a challenge then we are the place for you. You will be working independently as our English specialist, teaching classes of 8 pupils with the support of a Teaching Assistant. The school is actively moving forward and improving in all ways, making it a dynamic environment to be in. We can guarantee that every day will be different to the last and there is rarely a dull moment.

You will join a team of staff which includes secondary subject specialists who can support the curriculum delivery to this year 8 class.

Are you:

• A qualified and effective practitioner?

• Committed to meeting all the requirements for safeguarding children?

• Organised and a good communicator?

• Committed to inclusion?

• Creative and Inspirational?

• Committed to developing self and others?

• Friendly, hardworking, motivated?

• Willing to learn and progress own professional development?

Can you:

• Sustain the highest levels of quality?

• Demonstrate high levels of passion and energy?

• Share ideas and expertise?

• Work in a supportive team?

If yes to the above, then we want you to apply

The successful candidate will:

• Improve as a practitioner

To Apply

Please download the application form, along with the job pack and advert information.

When you complete the information in support of your application, please tell us what you can bring to the role and why you feel Castlewood School is a good match for you.

Once you have completed your application please email it to hr@castlewoodschool.co.uk stating the role in the subject line.

Further information

For a further discussion about the position(s) or to have a tour of the school please contact Martin Richmond (Assistant Head i/c Lower school) 0121 748 9760.

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.