Teacher (Kettlebrook PRU)

Due to the continuing increase in numbers, we are looking to appoint a new Teacher to be a part of our team and become responsible for a curriculum area at KS 3 & 4. We want the right person who can teach our students.

Kettlebrook is a Local Authority Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – it is recognised as a fully inclusive school that empowers our students to make positive changes and achieve positive outcomes onto the next phase of their education. Kettlebrook is judged by OFSTED as a good school, a nationally recognised Flagship school as part of IQM. We have strong links with schools and agencies within the District of Tamworth. We are fully commitment to providing the best holistic education to each of our students (and their families) who have been or are at risk of being permanently excluded.

We wish to appoint a new Teacher, who will lead and manage certain areas and further develop the holistic curriculum & opportunities to extend our offer to our students.

You will need to have a range of teaching styles and experience in teaching students who may have barriers to learning. Your educational philosophy will need to be based in trauma informed and emotion coaching and be a relational minded person who wants to make a difference to our students lives. You will work closely with Kettlebrook’s Senior Leadership Team, to shape and deliver the mission, vision and values of our school. You will be an excellent practitioner who has a very good understanding of SEND and experience of working with students who have been or are at risk of being permanently excluded from secondary school education.

• You will have a strong academic track record to degree level and above

• You will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• You will have quality experience of teaching and learning in secondary schools and/or Alternative Provision

• You will have evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Kettlebrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for the appointment to this post with 2 outstanding references.

Please complete the application form and highlight the areas requested in your letter of application. Please note, CVs will not be considered.

ADVERTISEMENT DATES: w/c 18th March 2024

Tours can be arranged by prior agreement on Wednesday 3rd April or from 8th April 2024

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 15th April 2024 at 12 noon

SELECTION DATE: Monday, 15th April 2024

INTERVIEW DAY: Week commencing 15th April 2024: this will be a one-day interview process which will include a tour of the school; deliver a prepared lesson; student facing tasks; desktop tasks; a presentation and the formal interview with the interview panel.

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO:
admin@kettlebrook.staffs.sch.uk by 12 noon on Monday, 15th April 2024

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.