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Mortimer House School is looking to recruit a skilled and experienced English teacher to join their team of enthusiastic and passionate professionals to work with their vulnerable learners to further enhance the provision for young people with EHC Plans. As a secondary (Key stage 3, 4 and 5) school specialising in educating young people with SEMH, PACE and emotion coaching are used to support pupils in achieving their educational goals. A trauma informed and restorative approach is used to meet the universal needs of young people who are overcoming adversity in their lives. Mortimer House School uses a broad and bespoke curriculum for pupils where equity and opportunity enables them to make holistic progress. Positive outcomes and preparation for adulthood is essential for these young people who can stay at Mortimer House from until they are 18 years old.
Job Responsibility:
Teach in a small SEND provision supporting young people with a range of needs that includes those with ASD, ADHD, attachment difficulties or trauma
Have empathy for and an understanding of young people with mental health & complex needs
Contribute to EHCP reviews and meetings
Plan and teach schemes of work and lessons which support academic progress of pupils in line with their personalised outcomes for the subject including Functional skills or GCSEs
Complete of all safeguarding, prevent, foundations for safer care and mandatory training annually
Promote, develop and sustain positive relationships which include parents and carers, other agencies and community partnerships
Engage in staff meeting and INSET
Promote Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural opportunities within lessons at each opportunity
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status
Current DBS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound awareness of and clear ability to safeguard children
Ability to by developing appropriate positive relationships, with clear personal boundaries and maintain professionalism
A growth mindset
Resilience and the ability to adapt to change for the needs of the pupils
Ability to work within an established team
Emotional awareness/intelligence
Nice to have:
Recent experience of teaching in a SEN setting (during the past 3 years)
Evidence of successful teaching experience with vulnerable children
Good interpersonal skills and emotional resilience in working with children
Up to date knowledge of Local Authority and National expectations for SEND including 2014 SEND Code of Practice including knowledge of EHCP and their implementation
Ability to work well autonomously and use initiative affectively
Confidence to review own performance and undertake continuous professional learning
Additional qualifications in SEND
What we offer:
A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent holistic education to the pupils we support