Do you have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?
Do you work in mainstream education but would like to make the change to a small, supportive SEN school environment?
Would you like to significantly improve your work/life balance?
If the answer to the above questions is yes and you are looking for career progression, why not submit an application for the position of teacher at Esland Daven School today?Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!
Esland are driven to changing children's lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.
The position will be based at our SEN School in Congleton, Cheshire, providing support to vulnerable young people aged 8-18 years with SEMH.
About our schools: To ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made.To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons, demonstrating outstanding teaching and learningTo contribute to our culture of continual improvement and high standards in teaching through coaching, team-teaching, and demonstrating excellence To ensure effective pastoral care of all children in the school including behaviour management, child protection and safeguardingTo ensure high standards of teaching and learning across several curriculum subjectsTo identify strategies to overcome individual pupils' barriers to learningTo carry out duties as identified in the Teacher StandardsTo meet all Teacher StandardsTo contribute to the Annual Review of EHCPs.To write and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)To attend PEP reviews, if necessary, and complete PEP documentation prior to and/or following a review, ensuring that targets are achieved and that the pupil's voice is heardWhilst this job description gives a reasonable overview of the post, it is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner and take on any other duties that may be reasonably delegated from time to time.What we are looking for: Qualification and ExperienceQualified Teacher StatusDegree qualification or equivalentDemonstrable achievements in excellence as a teacherPrimary and secondary teachers are welcome to applyWe are keen to hear from applicants who specialise in maths and/or English, but we welcome all subject specialisms Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesExpert understanding of innovative pedagogyExperience of assessment without levels including tracking pupil progressKnowledge and understanding of statutory assessment arrangements at the various key stagesKnowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupilsExcellent knowledge of inclusion and equality, including SEMH, EAL, bilingual learners, ethnic minority, gender etc.Excellent understanding of safeguarding especially the safety and welfare of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupilsExpert knowledge of strategies for closing the gapThe ability and willingness to teach a range of subjectsContribution to the educational and social development of each young person The ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agenciesTo ensure that young people's views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriateEnsure that appropriate resources and environment exist for individual pupils referred to the service, and that opportunity for inclusion are available to all our studentsTo liaise with other teachers and teaching assistants in the team to ensure effective deployment of resourcesPersonal qualities The ability to set high standards and act as a positive role model Self-belief, the ability to sense opportunities, and take the initiative in moving things forward in a positive way Effective communication, both orally and in writing, with pupils and adults Approachable, caring and kind The ability to work under pressure, have a sense of humour and appropriate work/life balance Establish and maintain constructive and open relationships with parents/carers, staff and the local community Possesses a strong set of values and beliefs and shows awareness of how these fit in with the values of the schoolCommitment to continued professional development and improvementDesirable Ability to teach across all key stagesDegree/qualification in psychologyHigher degree or equivalent Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.
Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.We can offer: Commitment to continued professional developmentA supportive, inclusive working environmentA competitive salaryEnrolment into Esland pension schemeComprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the roleFantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last yearCycle to work schemeA £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend' scheme Monthly recognition awardsAccess to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-TogetherThe opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!About Esland With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children's and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.