Secondary School Teacher

Your teaching career starts here. The organisation is looking for a Secondary English Teacher to join their school in Somerset in their Provision where you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to,and involved in as many decisions as possible.

??They are particularly interested in speaking with Teachers who have English at secondary Level.

?As a Secondary English Teacher, your day will be varied and interesting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting their children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor made to eachchild and young person.

?The organisation’s alternative education provision works with children and young people who struggle in formal or specialised education settings.

?At the school they offer the programme ?on an outreach basis or within one of their Ofsted registered ?school bases.

As the Secondary English Teacher you will be working within a Trauma informed practice model where you can support and follow a therapeutic practice. The school has been awarded the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award at Gold level.

?The organisation’s leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional Secondary English Teacher in the Education sector. Not only do they source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but they also prioritise and discuss your personaldevelopment goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career.

They know how important it is that they look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons they were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

?Their young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, they are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation and leadingalternative education provision.

??**About the organisation**

The organisation is a Social Enterprise who has been turning children’s lives around since 1989. They offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people for whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Their Ofstedregistered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational, SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

?**About The Team in Somerset**

The school is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton. They are a team of 30 who support children and young people covering Somerset and their children are aged between 8-19 years. They offer a school without walls for their children& young people. They have their own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings. They have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA) Gold.

They are looking forward to you joining their team

?**Hours**

?This goes in line with the local authority

The full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am -16:30pm

The role is full time over 5 days per week, however if you would like the opportunity for part time or compressed hours, they would be happy to speak to you about this.

?**Benefits**
- On-going training and learning through their Learning & Development Team
- They are committed to your development they hold a Gold Investors in People Award
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Perk Box High Street Discounts
- Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers
- Employee Support Programmes
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Long service and recognition scheme Requirements

**Requirements asSecondary English Teacher**
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
- Able to actively listen to others
- NQTS, QTLS or QTS registration
- Valid full Driving Licence this is essential for this role
- Have the Right to Work in the UK

?If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, they would love to hear from you

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.

**HOW TO APPLY**

JOB REF: AWDO-P9698

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