English Teacher Opportunity
Location: Dorset
Salary: £30,000.00 - £44,870.00
Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview: A unique opportunity has arisen for an English Teacher to join a dedicated team at a specialized school in Dorset. This institution is committed to empowering young individuals (ages 11-16) with Autism and other associated conditions by providing high-quality teaching, individualized support, and integrated therapy. The school's beautiful setting offers a stimulating environment to enhance learning and personal development.
Role Purpose: The primary responsibility of the English Teacher is to deliver high-quality education to students with social and emotional difficulties, anxiety disorders, and mental health needs. The focus is on enhancing academic and vocational qualifications, fostering independent living skills, and preparing students for their next steps, whether in further education, training, or employment. The role also involves teaching a second subject.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the curriculum development, considering the educational, physical, and social needs of students.
- Collaborate with staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Utilize short-, medium-, and long-term plans in curriculum delivery.
- Set, monitor, and review personalized learning targets.
- Participate in the review of Statements, EHC plans, PEP, and LAC reviews.
- Provide structured lessons with clear objectives, maintaining engagement and challenge.
- Assist in curriculum development and stay updated on autism-related educational strategies.
- Manage a delegated budget as required.
Candidate Profile:
- Essential: PGCE, QTS, or QTLS teaching qualification with evidence of in-service training.
- Ability to teach Entry level 2 & 3, Functional Skills Level 1 & 2, and GCSEs in English and one other subject.
- Desirable: Experience in a school environment, preferably in specialist education.
- Strong teamwork skills within a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills.
- Proficiency in planning, preparation, recording, and reviewing student progress.
- Good IT skills to support learning.
- Ability to remain calm and reflective in challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish positive and enabling relationships with students.
Benefits:
- Life assurance
- Competitive pension
- Perkbox - high street discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Free membership to Health cash back plan (covering services such as dental, optical, physio, etc.)
Join a successful team and make a significant impact on young people's lives.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.