SEN English Teacher required in Dorset!
Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Salary: £25,320 - £39,267.20 (M1-UPS3) per annum (effective from 1st Sept 2024)
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Hours: Part-time, 32 hours per week over 4 days. Days are flexible (Monday to Friday).
At this SEN school in Cranborne, they are dedicated to empowering young people aged 11-16 by equipping them with the skills and opportunities necessary to shape their own futures. Their approach combines exceptional teaching quality with comprehensive individual support and a variety of expert-led, integrated therapies. They cater to students with diverse needs, including Autism and related conditions, taking full advantage of their picturesque surroundings to enrich learning through inspiring and enjoyable experiences.
Role Overview:
As their English Teacher, your mission is to provide exceptional teaching and learning opportunities to students aged 11-16 who face social and emotional challenges, anxiety, and mental health issues. The goal is to boost their academic and vocational skills while fostering independent living abilities, preparing them for further education, training, or employment. Their students may exhibit challenging behaviours.
You will also have the responsibility of teaching a second subject.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to curriculum delivery and development, considering the educational, physical, and social needs of students in a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term plans for curriculum delivery.
- Establish, monitor, and evaluate personalised learning targets for each student.
- Participate in reviewing Statements, EHC plans, PEP, and LAC reviews.
- Design well-structured lessons that maintain engagement, motivation, and challenge.
- Assist in refining our curriculum offerings, staying informed about the latest developments in autism education to enhance teaching and learning.
- Manage an assigned budget when necessary.
This role requires flexibility and a willingness to assist in various areas as needed.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
- PGCE, QTS, or QTLS teaching qualification, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Competence in teaching Entry Level 2 & 3, Functional Skills Level 1 & 2, and GCSEs in English and one additional subject at GCSE Level.
Desirable:
- Experience in a school setting, preferably within specialist education.
- Strong collaboration skills within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in planning, preparation, and tracking student progress.
- Good IT skills and an understanding of integrating IT into learning.
- Ability to remain calm and reflective in challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, well-organised, and effective in prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to engage students in positive, enabling relationships.
Benefits Package:
Join this successful team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Life assurance
- Competitive pension plan
- Perkbox for high street discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Free membership in the Health cash-back plan - reimbursements for services like dental, optical, and physio care, among others.
For more information on this position, please apply now, or contact Paul at Randstad on 01293 527416 or email paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk.