Primary Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position
- Recruiter
- THE NEW SCHOOL AT WEST HEATH
- Location
- Sevenoaks
- Salary
- 25715.00 - 36961.00 GBP Annual + per
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 29 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Special Needs
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Pay: West Heath Teachers Pay Scale GBP25,715-GBP36,961 per
Start Date: 1st September 2021
We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well-organised individual to be a part of an exciting new team delivering a primary curriculum to year 7 students with a wide range of social, emotional or mental health needs. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on pupils' lives, raising aspirations and improving opportunities for our young people.
The role will be demanding and challenging, but rewarding. A strong ability to teach a varied and flexible curriculum is essential and a knowledge of SEN strategies and programmes for special educational provision is desirable. The position will see you as part of a primary model in year 7, a key link to our upper KS2 provision and an essential member of our pastoral team as a form tutor.
All of our learners have EHCPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
Key Requirements:
- Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
- Qualified Teacher Status
- To be able to implement and deliver appropriate differentiated and personalised learning to KS2 and KS3 students.
- Create and deliver a primary curriculum
- Excellent team work skills, with a flexible, engaging and adaptable approach
- Proactive, creative and innovative
- Emotionally robust and resilient
Benefits
- Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
- Regular mentoring and coaching
- Regular training from internal and external experts
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
- Employee Assist Support Line
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews offered if successfully shortlisted. The application process will be closed should we be successful with our search.
We welcome applicants to arrange informal discussions and tours of the school (Covid-19 safety measures are in place for all visitors).
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)
Closing Date:28/06/2021 at 14:00
Interviews: TBC
Information about the school
WEST HEATH SCHOOL
Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
"Rebuilding lives through education"
OFSTED outstanding November 2019
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in "rebuilding lives through education", developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .
"A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education"
"The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent???"
"Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!"
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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