Job Description

Teacher, The Quay School

MPR 31,650 - 43,606 per annum plus SEN allowance 2,679 per annum. Permanent

Are you looking for a fresh challenge?

We are an Alternative Provision school spread across 4 campuses; each catering to students with specific Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or medical needs. This means we think of our students as individuals and respond to their needs as such. Our aim for our students is for them to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. Some of the fundamentals we draw on include PACE, Solution-focussed brief therapy, Growth Mindset, Unconditional Positive Regard and Restorative Approaches. Some knowledge of these approaches is desirable but not essential.

Are you looking to improve your work/life balance?

We know working in schools can be stressful and it is easy to give over a lot of your personal time to work. We strongly believe that work should not take over every aspect of your life in order to support both your physical and mental health. And so;

We limit paperwork and meetings to the necessary Finish at 1pm on a Friday, Have a robust staff wellbeing programme in place that is constantly evolving, We ensure training is meaningful and given time to embed.

Who are we looking for?

We require someone to work with students on our Harbourside base, these students struggle with their social, emotional and mental health which has resulted in them being excluded from mainstream school. This role needs someone who can form positive relationships with young people who have not always had a positive experience of education. The job will involve teaching a group of around 7 KS4 students with the aim of them achieving at least a Level 1 BTEC in Art, however you will be more than just their teacher, these are young people who need your patience, understanding and flexibility in order to succeed. You will teach two groups over the week spending, the majority of, 2 days with each. You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through. You will need to be flexible, resilient and positive. Previous experience of working with young people with additional needs is desired but not essential. Secondary, Primary and Middle school trained teachers are all welcome to apply. As are NQTs.

This role is based on our Harbourside Campus, Turlin Road, BH16 5AH. Visits are welcome, please contact Dan Beck - d.beck@thequayschool.com

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a School and Delta Education Trust, a growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision?

"Learning together in pursuit of happiness".

?We put this into practice by?ensuring:

All decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students and families. High support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do. We work collaboratively and make team, not individual, decisions. We acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn and improve. We are always open to learning and seeking new ideas.

Please note applications will be viewed on receipt. To become part of our journey, please contact

HR@deltaeducationtrust.com

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your 'name, education and employment, to demonstrate due diligence following the updated 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,329.00-46,285.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person