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Polaris Education - North Lakes Herdley Bank School
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Primary Class Teacher
Basic Salary: £28,000 - £39,520 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Location: Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Benefits
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
About Our School
North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of all the young people we work with.
Our school is now an accredited Silver Award Attachment and Trauma-Sensitive School, and we gained our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014.
As a teacher, you will be enhancing the learning of pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum, and the general life of the school. This role will be based at Herdley Bank School.
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Role Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons within the National Curriculum while meeting the complex SEMH needs of all pupils
- Support the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours
- Report on pupils' progress and concerns, liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils' needs are met
- Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips
- Build positive relationships with your pupil or pupils, encouraging interaction and positive learning outcomes
Requirements
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have a strong educational background to degree level
- Previous successful teaching experience
- Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
- Experience of using effective behaviour management techniques
- Be committed to professional development and willing to learn
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What We Offer
- A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody, you included!
- A commitment to supporting your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
- An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
- A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be met by North Lakes Children's Services.
North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
North Lakes Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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