Post-16 Teacher

Summary:

Post-16 Teacher role with a focus on dynamic, therapy-led curriculum development.

About the School:

Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school is committed to staff development, offering training, coaching, and wellbeing support to ensure a positive working environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Post-16 Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering a therapy-led, dynamic curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of subjects and support students in a variety of settings, both onsite and offsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects including Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, PSHE, Art & Design, and active learning.
• Support students on the GOALS provision and other Post-16 pathways, including Employability and College Link.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Travel offsite with students as required to support learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with the transdisciplinary team to design and implement a therapy-led curriculum.
• Provide 1:1 support to students where needed.
• Communicate effectively with the wider staff team and external partners.
• Manage workloads independently and promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Excellent English skills, including clear written and spoken communication.
• Strong reading, writing, and numeracy skills.
• Experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and promote positive conduct.
• Proven ability to build good working relationships with students, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to prevent issues from escalating by working with the team.

Preferred

• Experience in teaching or supporting students in a post-16 environment.
• Proven ability to deliver a therapy-led curriculum.
• Experience with Life & Living Skills Entry Level qualifications.
• Confidence in working with a transdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving setting.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting from £34,300, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Generous holiday allowance and wellbeing programme including a £60 termly allowance.
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including healthcare cash plans, cycle and tech schemes, and free lunch once a week.