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Juniper House is a specialist SEND school dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal development of children with special educational needs. We believe that feeling safe, valued and understood is the foundation for all learning. We are seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic classroom practitioner who understands that students take individual and multiple pathways in their learning. You will be committed to doing your best by the young people that we work with. If you are committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children, are seeking to work in a highly effective team that works collaboratively to share and evolve best practice and are ready for a new challenge we will be delighted to receive your application.
Job Responsibility:
To inspire, motivate and challenge through the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences leading to good progress and outcomes for all students
To manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment and high-quality pastoral support
Promote personal development and the welfare of students
To fulfil the wider professional responsibilities of being a teacher, through supporting the creation and implementation of policies and initiatives
Coordinate and develop your curriculum area contributing to whole schools’ improvement priorities
To share and prioritise the schools’ values and pedagogy across the whole curriculum
Requirements:
Good degree in subject and QTS
Able to teach KS3 and KS4 effectively in your subject area with a sound knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments
Ability to adapt teaching for different learning needs
A range of strategies for creating a positive learning environment
Positive and engaging teaching style, able to lead, motivate, inspire and support students to achieve excellence
Ability and commitment to contribute to our extra-curricular programme and revision classes as needed
What we offer:
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments
Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year
Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency
Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions
Hot lunch cooked on site every day
Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice
Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary
Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast
Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
Company sick pay scheme available after 6 months’ service
Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards