What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified to degree level and above
• Practical Experience of working with Mainstream and Special School pupils
• Evidence of working with vulnerable and challenging pupils
• Qualified to teach in the UK, PGCE or similar
What the school offers its staff
This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to young people’s lives by supporting a range of students who experience barriers to learning. Come and join us and be part of a team where everyone plays a crucial part in raising aspirations so every student can achieve their potential. Classes are small allowing you to make more of impact.
Working on a model which is similar to a primary setting, The students remain in their form room for over half of their timetable and are taught in small groups. Our curriculum focuses on Reading, English, Maths, PE and Art, Cooking, PSHE, Humanities and Outdoor Education.
Further details about the role
We are looking for a versatile qualified Science Teacher who can also teach across a range of subjects but ideally with a science specialism. You must be passionate about ensuring students succeed both academically and pastorally. Our ideal candidate may already have experience Teaching in our kind of setting or have worked with young people who have SEMH difficulties.
You will be working with students aged 11-16 years who have been excluded or are close to being excluded from school. Students are referred to us by schools and the Local Authority.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Forge ensures that all children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught and offered support to keep themselves safe, to develop positive and healthy relationships and to avoid situations where they might be at risk, including being exploited by others. The Forge recognises safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play.