Join The Castle School Family and Make a Difference!
Are you a passionate and highly motivated classroom teacher with a heart for SEMH? We are looking for someone who can engage and inspire our incredible students, aged 11-19, with SEMH and ASD needs.
As a new and growing provision that opened in September 2022, this is an exciting time to be part of our journey. Join us at this pivotal moment of expansion and help shape the futures of our students. Together, we can create a nurturing and empowering environment where every student thrives.
You will be an exceptional educator who can work within the school team to create student centred, supportive learning environments. You will develop and deliver an engaging, challenging and motiviating curriculum in a truly therapeutic setting.
We welcome applications from teachers from all settings who have the desire to change the lives of young people. You will have a passion for person centred learning and therapeutic approaches and be keen to be involved in the growth of this new provision.
If you have the drive, energy and commitment to making a real difference in a fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment then read on…
The core purpose of the role will be to:
• Plan and deliver person centred learning for students with a variety of individual needs.
• Monitor and review student progress and social and emotional development
• To be part of a positive and inclusive wider school community
• To work with a wider multi-professional team to develop therapeutic learning environments focused on positive wellbeing for both students and colleagues.
For the successful candidate, we can offer:
• The opportunity to work with highly experienced, devoted colleagues and students who value the experiences we provide, within a dynamic, creative, therapeutic environment
• A bespoke package of support and CPD to enable you to grow and develop into who you are aspiring to be
• High levels of support in a caring, positive and inclusive environment
• Well trained, professional and supportive governors
• Freedom to innovate and an active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school
This position will be based at our Theale site RG7 5BZ.
Closing Date: 9th March
Interviews: w/c 17th March
Please be aware we are unable to accept CV's due to our safer recruitment practices. Please ensure that all information is included on the application form.
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.