Job Description

Fully Qualified Teacher (ECT, QTS, PTLLS, DTLLS, Any Speciality and level of experience considered)

Congleton, Cheshire

Long term or Permanent options for the right candidate

25,350 - 34,100 Annual Salary dependent on experience

6th January 2025 Start date

We are seeking a fully qualified teacher with experience and a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This unique role as a teacher involves providing 1 to 1 tutoring support for a small group of students, focusing on designing, planning, and delivering tailored learning episodes that meet the individual interests, needs, and wellbeing of each student. The role is based on site in Congleton but there are elements of learning that are delivered off site.

The school supports students in accessing bespoke learning opportunities that focus on their interests while also helping them achieve core qualifications such as SATs or GCSEs. Additionally, the school offers several vocational study options, including beauty and catering, and utilises the local area to develop life skills, ensuring that students are prepared for the next step in their educational journey and equipped to lead fulfilling adult lives. The school prides itself on following student's talents and interests and supporting the students to explore career opportunities that reflect their talents and interest the learning is then tailored around this to ensure that students leave the school with the correct qualifications to continue to progress onto their career aspirations.

If you are looking to transition into working within alternative provision but only have mainstream experience this is an excellent opportunity to explore supporting students with SEMH and SEND needs as full training will be provided by us to fully support, you with the transition. Whether this is your first role as an ECT teacher or you are an experienced teacher looking for a change, we look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities:

-Support a maximum of four students throughout the week, ensuring personalised attention and individualised support.

-Design, plan, and deliver learning episodes that are creative, engaging, and relevant to each student's interests and needs.

-Assist students in working towards formal qualifications, including GCSEs, A-levels, or vocational options, by accessing appropriate curriculum and resources.

-Develop subject knowledge where needed and demonstrate a willingness to continuously improve teaching practices.

-Commute to planned activities using the company car and compensate mileage for home visits if necessary.

-Build strong rapport with students to encourage self-confidence, resilience, and the recognition of their potential.

-Recognise and regulate student's emotions, promote emotional intelligence, and implement strategies to overcome challenges.

-Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to facilitate learning and deliver sessions effectively.

Qualifications and Skills:

-Fully qualified teacher status with QTS. This post would be suitable for an ECT (Early Careers) Teacher

-Experience working with students with SEND and SEMH needs is desirable but not essential.

-As a teacher you would have a deep understanding of diverse learning needs and strategies to support students effectively.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.

-Creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to think outside the box to meet student's individual needs.

-Strong organisational skills to plan and deliver personalised learning episodes efficiently.

-Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external professionals to provide holistic support for students.

Benefits of working with our provision:

-Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable students.

-Access to a company car for commuting to planned activities.

-Compensation for mileage for home visits when working with students unable to attend the setting.

-Supportive environment with access to Teaching Assistants and an on-site clinical psychologist.

-Welcoming school environment with an extensive creative arts department celebrating student achievements and successes.

- Reduced contact hours with students to ensure planning, research, behaviour logs and progress trackers can be completed within the working week. Therefore, an excellent work life balance can be achieved in this role.

If you are interested in this qualified Teacher position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.

Join our team and be part of a nurturing school community dedicated to supporting the holistic development of all students, we look forward to hearing from you