Full Time (ECT Applicants Welcomed)
Up to UPS 3
SEN Allowance (£2,679.00 pa)
Teachers Pension
Free on-site parking
Free food when working directly with pupils
31/01/2025
English Teacher – KS4
Monday to Friday – Term time only.
Salary: Dependent on experience; up to UPS3 + SEN Allowance of £2,679.00 p.a. (ECT applicants welcomed)
Teachers Pension (subject to scheme rules)
Free on-site parking.
Free lunches.
Use of on-site gym
Farney Close is a mixed independent residential special school for children aged 9 -18 who are in receipt of an (EHCP) because they experience a range of special needs including social, emotional and mental health needs. Specific Learning Difficulties such as Autistic Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, Dyslexia or a range of cognitive and processing needs.
Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we are looking to recruit an additional English Teacher to join our expanding English department. The successful candidate will be either an outstanding, inclusive practitioner or an enthusiastic ECT. Experience of teaching Key Stage 4, including planning, delivering and assessing bespoke creative teaching programmes within the expectations of the National Curriculum is essential.
Responsible to the Head of Education, Teachers have responsibility for devising and teaching the curriculum and assessing and reporting pupil progress. They will have experience of safeguarding systems; high expectations of their pupils and a proven ability to use positive behaviour management strategies effectively to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
Key Skills Required:
* QTS/QTLS or ECT
* Previous experience teaching English to KS4, delivering teaching at a good to outstanding level
Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEMH, ASC, SpLD, MLD and Trauma and Attachment would be an advantage but not essential.
We offer:
* Small class sizes.
* Support from our highly qualified SEND Team including Specialist Teachers, Therapists and Counsellors.
* Ongoing CPD.
The role will also encompass maintaining high standards in Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Risk Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
This role is subject to receipt of two good employment references, one of which must be from your current employer, health clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants invited to attend interview will be subject to online checks. They will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form and be provided with information about the filtering of criminal offences.
Salary point is dependent on skills, demonstrable experience and qualifications.
You are welcome to visit us prior to submission of your application. Please contact James Mills, Head of Education to arrange this on jmills@farneyclose.co.uk.
You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as there may be occasions where we will close a vacancy and interview once sufficient applications have been received.
Position open from January 2025
Farney Close is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and communicates a clear framework to employees. Safeguarding is a key aspect of every role and all staff must have read and be fully aware of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Farney Close School is an equal opportunities employer.
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