Position: Teacher

Location: Northampton

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum - depending on experience, qualifications, & training

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Start Date: September 2024

About the role

Vision for Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly reputable and dedicated organisation who have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher to join their team at one of their specialist independent schools in the Northampton area.  There are plans to open up a number of new sites in the near future so it’s an exciting time to join, with progression opportunities.

Their staff are multi-disciplinary teachers who deliver lessons to small groups of young people who are currently working below age related expectations across of in subjects including: English, maths, & more.

Teaching both Key Stage 3 & 4 lessons, teachers/tutors follow schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives.  They specialise in teaching students who may present challenging behaviours or are not suited to mainstream education for various reasons, including poor mental health.

They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students, and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment. They also develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess and record progress and prepare students for examinations whilst also linking their students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further.
• Challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding and identify clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
• Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest and setting appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Be aware of and make provision for students who are AEN/SEN, gifted and talented, LAC or who have other particular individual needs.

About the school

This alternative education provider are a multi-sited company with each school registered separately with the Department for Education as an Independent School. They specialise in teaching students who may present challenging behaviours or are not suited to mainstream education for various reasons, including SEND such as Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH). They offer an alternative curriculum to meet the needs of each student on an individual basis. Each of the schools have a maximum of 55 students.

The school is a fast-paced, flexible thinking company that relies on empathy, commitment, and compassion to ensure our students receive the best education they can by taking considered steps to break down long standing barriers to education. They are looking for individuals to join them who thrive on the opportunity to make a difference to others, are passionate about learning and display a willingness to grow.

To be considered for the post of Teacher, you must have:

• QTS / QTLS (or willingness to work towards)
• Passion for making a difference to the lives of young people
• Relevant experience
• Enthusiasm and commitment to holistic student development

We are looking for individuals who thrive on the opportunity to make a difference to others, are passionate about learning and have a willingness to grow.

In return, they offer:

• Fantastic CPD opportunities
• 11 weeks annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

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