Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated key stage 3 and 4 Maths Teacher, who is also happy to teach some other subjects such as ICT and Humanities up to Key Stage 3 level to join our thriving and unique school. The successful applicant will be required to teach at all levels from functional skills through to GCSE, with guidance provided for subjects that you are not so familiar with.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Beech House School is an independent Good-rated school based in West Molesey. We cater for young people in residential care with emotional and behavioural difficulties. We are a very small school with 6 children on roll, which is why this role will be varied and will require some flexibility in approach. Our school is set in a lovely neighbourhood and is adjoined to the Beech House residential home. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a great but small team of teachers and the care staff team to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. Being able to work effectively in a small team and having the ability to adapt at short notice is essential in this role.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development as the school offering grows.
- An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.
- Employee assistance programme
- Competitive salary
- Employee of the month
- Refer a friend scheme
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- A 2:1 or above in maths (desirable)
- 1 year teaching experience, although we would accept ECT’s.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- The ability to teach Maths to GCSE level.
- A passion for Maths and a commitment to integrating it across the curriculum.
- The ability to teach some ICT skills and develop an appropriate curriculum aligned to this.
- The ability to teach some humanities and develop an appropriate curriculum aligned to this.
- A high expectation for teaching and learning for learners of all abilities
- Forward thinking and receptive to change and able to work with the team.
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.
- The ability to work towards deadlines.
- Willingness to work alongside residential staff to provide best outcomes for our children
- The resilence to work with children who have experienced trauma and has an understanding of behaviours being a form of communication including self harming behaviours.
- A ‘water off a duck’s back’ approach to adverse behaviours including willingness to physically intervene (training will be provided), although this is a rareity in our current setting
- Ability to work alongside clear boundaries outlined in our risk assessments
- Has compassion and versatility in their approach to teaching – a nature ability to think outside the box
Find out more about this exciting opportunity please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safeguarding Statement:
Please note Cameron & Cooper Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Cameron & Cooper Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, could also consider part time
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year