Do you have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? Do you work in mainstream education but would like to make the change to a small, supportive SEN school environment? Would you like to significantly improve your work/life balance?
Then apply to Esland Daven School today and become part of our highly valued team!Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.
The position will be based at our SEN School in Congleton, Cheshire, providing support to vulnerable young people aged 8-18 years with SEMH.
1. Commitment to continued professional development
2. A supportive, inclusive working environment
3. A competitive salary
4. Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
5. Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
6. Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
9. Monthly recognition awards
10. Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
11. The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
Qualification and Experience
12. Qualified Teacher Status
13. Degree qualification or equivalent
14. Demonstrable achievements in excellence as a teacher
15. Primary and secondary teachers are welcome to apply
16. We are keen to hear from applicants who specialise in maths and/or English, but we welcome all subject specialisms
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
17. Expert understanding of innovative pedagogy
18. Experience of assessment without levels including tracking pupil progress
19. Knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment arrangements at the various key stages
20. Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupils
21. Excellent knowledge of inclusion and equality, including SEMH, EAL, bilingual learners, ethnic minority, gender etc.
22. Excellent understanding of safeguarding especially the safety and welfare of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
23. Expert knowledge of strategies for closing the gap
24. The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects
25. Contribution to the educational and social development of each young person
26. The ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
27. To ensure that young people’s views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate
28. Ensure that appropriate resources and environment exist for individual pupils referred to the service, and that opportunity for inclusion are available to all our students
29. To liaise with other teachers and teaching assistants in the team to ensure effective deployment of resources
Personal qualities
30. The ability to set high standards and act as a positive role model
31. Self-belief, the ability to sense opportunities, and take the initiative in moving things forward in a positive way
32. Effective communication, both orally and in writing, with pupils and adults
33. Approachable, caring and kind
34. The ability to work under pressure, have a sense of humour and appropriate work/life balance
35. Establish and maintain constructive and open relationships with parents/carers, staff and the local community
36. Possesses a strong set of values and beliefs and shows awareness of how these fit in with the values of the school
37. Commitment to continued professional development and improvement
Desirable
38. Ability to teach across all key stages
39. Degree/qualification in psychology
40. Higher degree or equivalent
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.