Special Needs Teacher

Job Advert: Humanities Teacher (Maternity Cover) 

We are seeking a dedicated Humanities Teacher to cover maternity leave starting in September. The position is part-time, Monday to Thursday, primarily teaching KS3 lessons. The ideal candidate does not need to know the subjects to GCSE level, as there will be no exams for these subjects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective humanities lessons to KS3 students.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students in their academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and home schools to ensure continuity of education.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching humanities subjects at the secondary level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the vision and aims of Birchwood.

About Us 

We alternative education provision located in Folkestone, covering the Folkestone & Hythe District (South Kent). We accept pupils from Year 7 through to Year 11, with placements ranging from 2 weeks to the duration of their secondary education. We support Year 11 pupils in their transition to suitable post-16 destinations and ensure they undertake external examinations/qualifications. We work closely with home schools to ensure continuity of education and accommodate pupils requiring education on the 6th day of their exclusion from local schools.

Our Aims

• Offer access to a challenging GCSE curriculum with outcomes.
• Provide a high-quality, engaging learning experience that highlights the value and enjoyment of learning.
• Equip students with the tools and understanding required to take ownership of their emotional wellbeing, behaviours, and social developments.
• Maintain high expectations of our students in all circumstances.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for students and their families to explore new ways of working with us and other agencies.

We Will Accomplish This By:

• Delivering innovative and effective teaching and learning, offering constructive advice and guidance for improvements.
• Working in partnership with our partner and home schools to support pupils and ensure smooth transitions during and after a referral to our school.
• Upholding our ethos that every day is a new day, providing students with as many chances as needed to overcome personal behaviour challenges through greater understanding of their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Offering exciting leadership and life experiences with our nurturing small steps approach to success in the next stage of everyone’s journey.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.