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Teacher of English - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Portal House School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-7067-114T
  • Posted:26/09/2022
  • Pay:MPS or UPS plus SEN allowance
  • Start Date:January 2023
  • App Close Date:26/09/2022 at 18:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We wish to appoint a well-qualified, confident and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard working English department. The successful candidate will be expected to plan, prepare and teach lessons to a good standard up to CGSE level. We currently follow the AQA specification for both English language and English literature GCSE.

 

You will also need to possess the personal qualities’ and skills needed to teach successful lessons to students who have complex SEMH/ASD needs.

 

We would also like you to be a Form Tutor to a small group (up to 7), students.

 

 

The pay is good, the support tremendous and the staff teamwork outstanding. If interested, please contact the school 01304 853 033 or email office@portal-house.kent.sch.uk for an informal chat or arrange a visit to see our awesome school.

 

Information about the school

All 80 students on roll have an EHC plan with SEMH or ASD as their main SEN need. Most have additional associated diagnosed and undiagnosed needs. All have a broadly average cognitive profile with behaviour presenting as the biggest barrier to accessing education.

It is essential that have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs associated with student who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and or Autism and experience of working successfully with other agencies to help these children achieve positive outcomes. A high proportion of our children are eligible for pupil premium.

Portal House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01304) 853526

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.