Genuine impact in the classroom;
Better wellbeing & work-life balance;
Excellent behaviour in school;
Transparent pay scales & increments for levels of responsibility;
Small class sizes;
CPD opportunities tailored to the needs of the school and your professional development goals;
Working as part of a diverse, fun, hard-working team
If the answer is yes, and....
Your priority is the young people and supporting them to reach their potential;
Then apply here for an opportunity to work in our outstanding hospital school in Sheffield.
Read on for more information....
Phoenix School is the education provider for the young people admitted to Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. We have specialist teachers who, in partnership with the wider hospital, provide a stimulating, safe haven where everyone is valued and respected. We promote resilience ad risk-taking by delivering lessons guided by our students' curiosity and celebrating all successes. We respect the students' rights, beliefs and values; providing personalised curriculums and learning opportunities inside and outside of school, which enable our students to be empowered to meet future challenges.
Ofsted say...
"Staff morale is high. Staff describe working here as a joy and a privilege. They develop a high level of expertise. They receive strong support for their welfare and workload."
"Teachers take genuine pleasure in helping pupils to make significant progress academically, personally and socially"
Staff say...
"There is enough non-contact time in the day to complete essential tasks e.g. planning and marking".
"Strong leadership at all levels."
"You get to know all the young people well and feel like you are making a real difference to each individual's wellbeing and academic progress."
"Because of the small number of students we teach, we can offer individualized and customized support for each student that is reviewed effectively and regularly."
"Regular opportunities as a team to share experiences, strategies and ideas driving progress for each of our students."
"We have a team/collaborative approach to planning and teaching which allows us to modify and embed best practice effectively."
"Opportunities to regularly share approaches with other members of staff in our meetings and at any opportunities that arise informally and during INSET sessions."
We offer...
A warm, caring environment that promotes staff wellbeing, and a safe place to work
Free lunch!
13 weeks' teacher holidays
Company pension scheme
Continual CPD and career development
Training and mentoring and a full coaching offer
Staff recognition awards
NHS Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)
Cygnet Rewards Gateway
Free health cash plan with SimplyHealth
Cycle to Work scheme
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
If you want a change, then be part of real change!