Post-16 Teacher

Role Overview

As the Post-16 provisions continue to develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and dynamic teacher to plan and deliver across a range of subjects. Working predominantly with students on the Growth in Occupation, Ambition in Life Skills (GOALS) provision, the teacher will be part of a small, transdisciplinary team building a curriculum that responds to the therapeutic needs of the cohort.

The curriculum is therapy-led, dynamically planned and underpinned by the Life & Living Skills Entry Level qualification. Sessions may be based onsite or involve travelling offsite with students, and may include Literacy & Communication, Numeracy, ICT, PSHE, Art & Design, active sessions, volunteering, leisure activities and more. The teaching timetable of the successful applicant may also include lessons for students on the Employability and College Link provisions.

• Support students' learning in school sessions
• Meet with students on a 1:1 basis
• Communicate with the wider staff team at Blossom House as and when required
• Build positive working relationships with the transdisciplinary team in Post 16
• Travel offsite with groups of students as required

Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging; mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for helping students
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Ability to build good working relationships proactively and confidently with children, teachers, parents and carers
• Experience of working with children and young people with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children with SLCN
• Proven ability to cope with challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Ability to manage workloads with independence
• Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment (essential)
• Ability to support students in a wide range of subjects
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Emotional Resilience and ability to identify opportunities to prevent issues from escalating by involving the necessary team members and implementing appropriate action plans in a timely manner