About the School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Children’s Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.

Our school is now an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we gained our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014.

As a Teacher you will be enhancing the learning of the youngest age pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school. This role will be based at Kirby Moor School.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality lessons within the national curriculum whilst meeting the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Supporting the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes within a nurturing environment.

Requirements

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Have a strong basic education to degree level.
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques.
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn.

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!).
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Kirby Moor School.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.