English Teacher

English Teacher

Cambian Potterspury Lodge School – Towcester

Up to £42,000 Per Year + Cambian Benefits

37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

We are seeking to appoint a English Teacher to join this thriving School. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, they will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons, ensuring that the department and the school are successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a qualified Teacher, while experience within a SEN specialist provision would be desirable, we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting. The teacher must be able to deliver English at Key Stage 3.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

The School

Cambian Potterspury Lodge School supports and educates students with Autism and other associated challenges within the autistic spectrum, offering pupils aged 8–18 a differentiated, engaging and challenging curriculum.  Our school offers up to 52-week residential provision and also provides day-student placements.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them

Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of teaching English at Key Stage 3 

A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all students

Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable

SEN experience (Desired but not essential)

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.