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SEN English Teacher
Are you an experienced and passionate English Teacher looking for your next challenge? We are a new SEN school, proud to support students with autism. Since opening in September 2022, we have achieved a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted in under two years, and we are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team and provide maternity cover.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for working with young people and their families.
- Genuinely desires to improve the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in London.
- Thrives in a team of like-minded colleagues who put children at the heart of everything they do.
- Is patient, compassionate, determined, kind, rigorous, and hard-working.
- Believes education is about facilitating academic progress, personal development, and life skills in a nurturing, structured environment.
- Actively seeks opportunities to improve their practice.
- Learns from children as much as they teach them.
What We Offer:
In return, we can offer:
- A supportive team of teaching, support, therapy, and admin staff.
- Small class sizes with no more than 10 students per class.
- Students who want to be in school and enjoy their time with us.
- Supportive parents and carers.
- A newly redesigned and fully renovated building, tailored to our specific needs.
- Bespoke SEN facilities and resources.
- On-site parking and secure cycle storage.
- Access to an on-site gym (after school hours).
- A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.
- An extensive staff wellbeing programme.
- A train station just five minutes' walk away (Wimbledon Chase).
- Weekly CPD opportunities.
- Career progression within our growing school and across our trust.
About the Role:
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has an excellent teaching record.
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification.
- Has experience using restorative practices and effective behaviour management strategies, alongside a strong rapport with challenging pupils.
- Can monitor and review progress through self-evaluation, report writing, and clear record-keeping.
- Can teach flexibly, innovative, and responsively in a challenging environment.
- Can plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning for individuals and small groups, achieving high-quality outcomes for all pupils.
- Has evidence of successfully managing and supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
- Is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
If you are a dedicated professional who is ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our young people, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and skilled educator to our team.
