English Teacher

We are currently seeking a English Teacher to start work on a full time basis at on of our local schools in Waterlooville.

Although you are paid full time, the school only require staff to work a 4 day week.

The school is an Alternative Provision which provides highly effective education, therapy, welfare and support for both boys and girls aged from 5 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties as well as other complex needs. Typically students will present with behaviour that challenges, some will have associated learning difficulties and almost all children will have encountered negative educational experiences or disruption, and consequently lack confidence in their own abilities. Students may come from local families or foster placements and many of our students reside in one of the local children’s homes.

It is a very small school meaning the class sizes are no more than 6 pupils. This means a lot less marking and you will have time set aside for planning and preparation during the school hours. 

The successful candidate must:

• be confident working with students with SEMH/challenging behaviour
• have some school based teaching experience 
• have a qualification in English
• be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a English teacher
• have the ability to engage pupils in their learning and support them in their social, emotional and personal wellbeing

You must be enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the school. You will join their vision of high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and offer a nurturing and supportive ethos, celebrating differences and ensuring that everyone meets their full potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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