Position: Key Stage 3/4 English Teacher
Location: Stamford
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: M1 - M6
About Us:
The school is a unique and nurturing environment dedicated to supporting students who require a therapeutic approach to learning. Our students come to us with a range of emotional, social, and mental health challenges, and we work tirelessly to provide them with the stability and care they need to thrive. We are now looking for a compassionate, dynamic, and creative English Teacher to join our dedicated team, where you will have the opportunity to engage students and support their academic and emotional development through a tailored English curriculum.
The Role:
As a Key Stage 3/4 English Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students in their English studies, focusing on their individual needs and strengths. You will provide a tailored curriculum that encourages a love for literature and language, while using therapeutic teaching approaches to support students with their emotional and social well-being. This role offers a chance to build strong, supportive relationships with students, helping them to grow academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, deliver, and assess English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and appropriately differentiated for our students.
Create a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where students feel valued and confident in their ability to succeed.
Use a therapeutic, individualized approach to teaching, adapting strategies to meet the emotional and academic needs of each student.
Encourage students to explore their creativity through reading, writing, and speaking, fostering a love for English in all forms.
Provide regular feedback on student progress and well-being, working closely with parents, carers, and other staff to ensure consistent support.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement personalized learning plans, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
Actively participate in the wider school community, contributing to school events, extracurricular activities, and professional development.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English or a related field.
Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4, ideally in a SEN or therapeutic setting, or a strong desire to learn and adapt.
An understanding of the challenges faced by students with emotional and social difficulties, and a passion for using creative and therapeutic approaches to engage them.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Patience, empathy, and a flexible approach to teaching, with a focus on the well-being and personal growth of students.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to differentiate and adapt lessons to meet the individual needs of students.
A commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Why Join Us?
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students with complex needs.
A supportive, collaborative team committed to the professional growth and well-being of all staff.
Access to ongoing training and professional development, particularly in therapeutic education and SEN.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A welcoming and inclusive school community where every staff member and student is valued.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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