Job Description
We are looking for a Teacher to teach KS3 and KS4 in PHSE. As a Teacher you will work in our alternative education provision in Kings Lynn. You will be working with a maximum of 8 students per class on a 1:4 ratio supported by a teaching assistant in every lesson, enabling you to form closer and more positive relationships, through marking, assessment and feedback. Many of these students work at a lower level due to the missed education that they have had. You will be teaching students who have emotional and behavioural difficulties, in small groups. The work is intensive requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience and resilience. An ability to work with and engage all students with creativity and passion towards the subject is essential
You will be part of a small but effective team where communication and professionalism is paramount. The work, whilst challenging, is extremely rewarding. Primarily you will be required to teach, produce schemes of work and lesson plans. Building rapport with students/families/carers is key to this role and you will need to liaise with a variety of agencies to problem-solve student issues and barriers to learning.
As a Teacher in our school, your main accountabilities will include:
Teaching and learning:
* Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success and progression.
* Planning, producing and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
* Developing learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs and the requirements of Catch22 and commissioner requirements.
* Preparing lessons for off-site students for support staff to deliver
* Supporting and guiding learners so that they can reflect on their learning, identify the progress they have made and set positive targets for improvement.
* Maintaining good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing.
* Building effective and supporting relationships with students and families/carers; embedding that trust and support within the education process. Liaising with outside agencies as appropriate.
* Undertaking relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking and invigilation.
Other duties:
* Acting as a role model; champion Catch22 and the Education directorate’s vision and values.
* Comply with Catch22 policies and procedures including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
* Undertake personal and professional development activities and liaise with other staff so knowledge and best practice can be shared.
For full job description please click here
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications, skills and experience:
* A recognised higher qualification with significant experienced of teaching and planning with a willingness to work towards QTS.
* Experience of working with our cohort of young people including those with complex, high behavior and additional learning needs.
* Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour.
* Previous experience in teaching KS3 and KS4.
* A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.
* A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
* Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, safeguarding and child protection.
* A sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
* An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
Additional Information
Salary: £35,000 FTE depending on experience.
Hours per week: 30 hours per week (4days, Monday- Thursday)
Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here .
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.