Science Teacher (SEMH)

Science Teacher (SEMH)Wilds Lodge School - Rutland
MPS
Permanent
Full time
To start from September 2024

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students. If you are a Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you!

Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland.

We are an aspirational, exciting and innovative school, with a strong record of developing both students and staff.

Job role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Science specialist who will be able to deliver Science up to GCSE double award and work with our pupils who have a wide range of ability levels. Science has a strong profile in the school from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5 and has been very successful in the transition to the new more challenging curriculum. The opportunity to teach another relevant subject may be available to an interested candidate.

This role would be suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers. Regardless of experience, the successful candidate will have the ability to embrace the inclusive therapeutic culture and ethos of the school. A strong commitment to raising achievement and standards is required along with an informed and creative approach to curriculum delivery.

Full support will be available via an outstanding professional development programme for aspiring leaders to develop your career further.

Requirements

Hold qualified teacher status (QTS) or have recent experience of teaching 11-18 year olds.
Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of teachers.
Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan & deliver inspiring and creative lessons.
Have excellent subject knowledge and depth of understanding

To be successful, you will:

Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure they achieve their full potential;
Be an effective and committed team player with a clear vision for development and sustained improvement
Possess humour, energy, flexibility and a positive outlook

As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will:

Receive teachers pay and conditions
Have access to a pension scheme
Receive excellent CPD opportunities and access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD
Have access to free lunch/refreshments on site
Have access to Employment Assistance Programme
Work in our beautiful buildings and surrounding grounds
Have access to free car parking
Work within an environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things

About Wilds Lodge School
We are an Ofsted rated Good independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We have a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students.

Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:
For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd April 2024

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff:
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

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