Primary Education Lead

Position: Primary Education Lead

Location: Brownhills, Walsall

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: Up to £38,000 per annum

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint a Lead Teacher - Primary Curriculum to join this thriving Complex Trauma School. Reporting to the Headteacher, 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. The teacher will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for a qualified teacher who has experience delivering lessons across the primary curriculum.
• While experience within a specialist provision would be desirable, we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.
• Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of current best practice in your chosen subject.
• 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them.
• Manage student anxiety effectively to ensure an enjoyable and safe working environment.
• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of teaching at KS1 or KS2 in a specialist or mainstream setting.
• A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all students.
• Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable.
• Qualified in subject specialism.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Who we are:

Students attending the school have been placed in the care of Cambian Group. Some will have statements of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

• Gender: Mixed
• Age range: 7 - 16 years
• Students may be diagnosed with or present with:
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties
• Challenging behaviour
• Likely history of placement or family breakdown
• Attachment difficulties
• History of trauma

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is 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.