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Polaris Education - Integrated Services Programme (ISP) School
Teacher
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £28,000 - £39,520
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Battle, East Sussex
About Our School
Situated in the lovely setting of Glengorse Estate in Battle, East Sussex, ISP School provides specialist education for 7-18-year-olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.
Our mission is to provide each child with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement, inspires learning, and encourages aspiration and achievement.
We are looking for an inspirational qualified teacher who has experience working with vulnerable children in school across key stages 3 and 4 and is prepared to teach/guide children particularly in Science, Maths and the wider curriculum.
Role Responsibilities
- Teaching at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
- Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class group
- Use our positive behaviour policy to hold our children to account and to enable them to become responsible citizens
- Motivate our children to want to access learning, develop a love of learning and thrive
Requirements
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Successful teaching experience
- SEN experience with a focus on nurture for children with SEMH and ASC needs
- A good knowledge of the national curriculum in more than one area, preferably Science and/or Maths
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Reflective practitioner
- A good understanding of therapeutic approaches to education
- Ability to adapt teaching to meet children's needs
- Proven ability to offer dynamic and engaging lessons
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP School Battle.
ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
ISP School Battle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.