Key Stage 3 Teacher

Looking for a Key Stage 3 Teacher in Blandford!

Job Title: Key Stage 3 Teacher
Location: Blandford
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: Immediate/April
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a passionate educator looking for an exciting opportunity? GSL Education are partnering with an SEN school in Blandford to offer a full-time Key Stage 3 teaching role. Whether you're available now or in April, this is a great chance to join a supportive school community and make a positive impact on students with special educational needs.

About the school:

The school supports students who have been excluded from mainstream education, which could be for a variety of reasons, such as - behaviour, emotional dysregulation etc. The school therefore emphasises the importance of collaboration between staff, students, parents, and management for success. They pride themselves on being a happy and ambitious school that focuses on academic, social, and emotional enrichment. Their strong pastoral system provides support, guidance, and a secure environment for students to thrive and develop confidence. The school aims to nurture students' ambitions, ensuring they feel proud of their accomplishments and are prepared to contribute positively to society. The school also collaborates closely with the Dorset SEND team to swiftly identify and support pupils’ needs. Staff undergo regular training and updates on behaviour support strategies from various professionals and agencies. Special Educational Needs and Disability strategies are meticulously planned and monitored to ensure optimal outcomes for all pupils, irrespective of SEND status.

About the Role:

As a Key Stage 3 Teacher, you'll deliver the curriculum, implement SEN strategies, and create a supportive, nurturing classroom environment. You'll also contribute to the school's pastoral system, fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and parents to promote academic and emotional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Tailor the Key Stage 3 curriculum to meet the individual needs of students with SEN, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Implement effective teaching and behaviour strategies to promote students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents to support progress and well-being.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting teaching methods to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, focusing on behaviour support strategies to enhance teaching practice.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection standards, maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant subject area
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent certification
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 3 curriculum and assessment requirements

Requirements:

• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• Experience in using educational technology and digital resources is desirable

Embark on a fulfilling journey shaping young minds as a Key Stage 3 Teacher in Blandford. Please submit your CV now!

To work with GSL Education as a Key Stage 3 Teacher, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

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