Teacher - Qualified

We are looking for a QTS Teacher for our Ipswich Primary School  to provide Education for pupils aged 5 to 11 years old  . As a Teacher you will work in our alternative education provision in Ipswich. You will be teaching students who have emotional and behavioural difficulties in small groups. The work is intensive requiring flexibility sensitivity patience and resilience. An ability to work with and engage all students with creativity and passion towards all subjects is essential.

You will be part of a small but effective team where communication and professionalism is paramount. The work whilst challenging is extremely rewarding. Primarily you will be required to teach produce schemes of work and lesson plans. Building rapport with students/families/carers is key to this role and you will need to liaise with a variety of agencies to problemsolve student issues and barriers to learning.

As a Teacher in our school your main accountabilities will include:

Teaching and learning:

• Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement success and progression.
• Planning producing and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum inspection and accreditation requirements taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
• Developing learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs and the requirements of Catch22 and commissioner requirements.
• Preparing lessons for offsite students for support staff to deliver
• Supporting and guiding learners so that they can reflect on their learning identify the progress they have made and set positive targets for improvement.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students safeguarding their wellbeing.  
• Building effective and supporting relationships with students and families/carers; embedding that trust and support within the education process. Liaising with outside agencies as appropriate.
• Undertaking relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners register taking and invigilation.

Other duties:

• Acting as a role model; champion Catch22 and the Education directorates vision and values. 
• Comply with Catch22 policies and procedures including safeguarding child protection health and safety data protection and confidentiality.
• Undertake personal and professional development activities and liaise with other staff so knowledge and best practice can be shared.

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Qualifications :

We are looking for someone with the following skills experience and qualifications:

• A recognised higher qualification with significant experienced of teaching.
• Experience of working with a cohort of young people including those with complex high behavior and additional learning needs.
• Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour.
• Previous experience in teaching K1 and KS2 pupils.
• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.
• A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities discrimination health and safety safeguarding and child protection.
• A sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching learning and behaviour management strategies including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• Ability to work effectively with students with complex needs
• Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form.
• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources including ICT to deliver outstanding teaching and learning
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver a holistic educational package.
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students colleagues parents/carers and other stakeholders as appropriate.

Additional Information :

Salary: 31775..00 FTE per annum (Depending on experiance and qualifications)

Contract: 52 weeks of the year 37 hours per week (8.30am 16.30pm)

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Catch22 Independent school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime