English Teacher (SEN)
- Independent Special Needs School
- Attractive salary based upon experience
- Position to commence September 2020 or earlier
- Secondary SEN School for SEMH
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Permanent Post
- MPS - UPS + SEN Points
Are you a qualified English teacher with QTS?
Do you have a passion for English and an ability to get through to "at risk" or "challenging" students?
Are you a quick learner who can adapt your teaching to suit the needs of your children?
Do you count behaviour management and your relationships with pupils as a strength?
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of young people in Lambeth?
THE ENGLISH TEACHER JOB
I am seeking to appoint a Secondary English Teacher to take on the responsibility of English Subject Lead for an outstanding independent therapeutic school in Lambeth. This is an excellent SEMH school that caters to students between the ages of 5 and 11 across 3 sites, all of whom have en EHCP for SEMH and many of whom have additional needs.
I am looking for a talented English Teacher to join the school's friendly, cohesive and supportive KS4 team. This is an exciting time to be joining as they are are going through a period of expansion due to soaring popularity with parents leading to significant over-subscription.
THE SCHOOL
The school has an exceptional reputation and fantastic facilities in the heart of Lambeth. They believe strongly that a rounded, engaging education that stretches students leads to successful learning and enables their pupils to achieve their potential and live independent, fruitful and rounded lives. This success is achieved through positive experiences and as a result all staff strive to create a school day that is motivating, rewarding and purposeful for each young person.
The school provides a good regular training and is willing to fund qualifications to supplement skills and you will have the benefit of working alongside an experienced in-house multidisciplinary team of therapists, including speech & language therapists, occupational therapists and assistant psychologists.
If you are looking for a new challenge in your career, this could be the perfect place to take the next exciting step in your journey!
If you are:
- A good / outstanding Teacher of English with QTS
- Able to teach the Secondary Curriculum across KS 3 and KS 4 including Entry Level and GCSE qualifications
- Experienced in and passionate about working with pupils who have SEMH needs
- Effective at coaching and mentoring
- Enthusiastic, dedicated and resilient
- Committed to raising standards and improving pupil's life chances to achieve their potential
- An experienced leader who inspires colleagues and holds them to account
- A flexible team player
- Committed to continuing professional development
THE IDEAL APPLICANT
- An outstanding and inspirational teacher possessing QTS and SEN experience
- Fully committed to raising standards in Teaching and Learning
- You will have an in-depth knowledge of the current secondary English curriculum to GCSE level
- Experience working with pupils who have an autism spectrum disorder or social communication difficulties.
- Experienced in approaches that are known to be successful for learners with autism
- Familiar with a total communication approach to supporting students.
WHY THIS JOB?
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Our private Health Care Plan
- Access to our childcare voucher scheme.
- A relocation package if required
- Opportunities for extensive CPD
