This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding school in a fixed term role. We are seeking an inspiring and committed Humanities Teacher to work at our Tunbridge Wells site who relishes making a difference to children's lives.
Are you enthusiastic, passionate and a talented teacher who can teach up to and including Level 2 and Level 3?
Through a whole school holistic approach, they focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead.
The students are aged 11-19 years and all have an Education, Health & Care Plan; they have communication and interaction difficulties, often related to Autism. With class sizes of 10 and with additional adult support, they tailor their curriculum and classroom delivery to every student’s individual needs. The students make good progress thanks to the high-quality teaching and because they are a multi-agency team working alongside our Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Pastoral Team and Residential Team.
We are looking for teachers who:
- Have QTS status or are an NQT who believe, inspire and achieve
- Enjoy working and forging positive relationships with young people
- Provide a model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning and role modelling.
- Have an enthusiasm for new approaches and implementation of your ideas
- Are reflective practitioners with a “can do” approach to teaching and with a passion to raise standards
- Have the ability to support all children to explore and reach their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident people
- Are ambitious, professional and are committed to further personal development
- Are committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.
In return we can offer you:
- To be part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the lives of young people
- To work in a collaborative and supportive team who remain calm, positive and creative which promotes unity as we resolve emerging challenges together
- Staff development which is key to our school improvement plan. Expectations are high and there is an array of bespoke support and development opportunities available through our excellent CPD Programme consisting of Twilight sessions, online learning and academic courses
- Kent Rewards Scheme, Kent Child Care Vouchers scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme.
If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of an exceptionally supportive staff team in our highly successful special school, we would welcome your application.