English Teacher & Deputy SENCO

  • New Forest Care
  • Hythe, Hampshire
  • Dec 20, 2022
Full time Education

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced English Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

In particular, we are interested to hear from candidates who may have suitable experience and the desire to undertake training for a Deputy SENCO role supporting our Lead SENCO.

New Forest School is an outstanding (OFSTED September 2022), small independent school with an excellent reputation for working with vulnerable students with ASD, attachment difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Students and staff benefit from access to excellent facilities on our split site school, including access to our school farm and Outdoor Learning Centre. Extremely small class sizes and high staff ratios allow us to provide highly bespoke and individualised educational provision to our students with additional support provided from our therapy and pastoral teams.

The successful candidate will:

Plan and deliver lessons whilst following the national curriculum.
Have a desire to work in an SEN setting.
Be approachable, flexible and adaptable, with a desire to make a difference in our students lives.
Have the capability for supporting children with social and emotional behavioural needs within an educational environment.
Possess effective communication and relationship building skills.
Be passionate about providing quality education care and support to young people.
Be comfortable with intervening physically with our students, when required, using Team Teach trained techniques when de-escalation strategies have failed (full training will be provided).
Demonstrate analytical thinking Improve the quality of pupils' learning.
Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom engage and motivate pupils.

Qualifications and requirements:

Based in the UK and do not require sponsorship.
QTS or equivalent required.
Proven teaching experience.
Desire to work in an SEN setting.
Effective communication skills and build good relationships.
Flexible and adaptable.
Full UK driving licence - desirable

What we offer in return:

Competitive salary
Supportive, passionate and friendly working environment
Staff Bonus Scheme after qualifying period and subject to company performance
Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities including potential of the NASENCO Qualification
Staff Introduction Bonus - Up to £1500
Workplace Pension Scheme
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Comprehensive Induction Programme

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

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