Teacher / PE Specialist, Smeeth, Kent Salary: Unqualified / Qualified ABOUT US The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in. ABOUT THE ROLE We teach through a thematic curriculum in Primary and a creative and cross curricular approach in Key Stage 3. In Key Stage 4 pupils work towards accredited qualifications. YOU WILL NEED TO BE A good and outstanding teacher with successful teaching experience in mainstream or special education setting. A commitment to providing high quality educational opportunities for pupils with social, emotional behavioural and difficulties. The ability to work as part of a highly effective team. Strong commitment to inclusion. Excellent communication skills. A good range of IT skills. Qualified Teacher Status. WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED? Someone who is fun, kind, a safe and reliable role model Calm, enthusiastic, creative, and have a great sense of humour A team player, who is keen to grow and work on their own skills Physically fit, happy to work hours around the needs of our children, and not offended by the odd swear word Resilient, emotionally aware, and level-headed Able to see beyond behaviour and seek to understand the communication of need Someone who is happy to use our cars to drive our young people to activities and appointments WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include: Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including Masters level, funded by the company a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children), a company pension scheme an employee assistance programme vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment a cycle to work scheme The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service