Lower School Teacher - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Cross Keys Learning, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-6149-29T
• Posted:20/05/2025
• Pay:MPS 1-6
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:06/06/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:23rd May 13th June

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We are seeking an inspiring and positive Primary Curriculum Teacher to be part of our dedicated and supportive team. We are looking for a committed and flexible teacher who has experience of delivering a primary curriculum, ideally to students with SEN in a secondary setting.

Our students are aged 11-17 years and all have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP); with communication and interaction as the primary area of need. With small class sizes and additional adult support, we tailor our classroom delivery to meet every student’s individual needs.

We welcome applications from teachers with varied experience, including those from a Primary School setting and ECT teachers

 We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has experience of delivering a Primary Curriculum
• Is enthusiastic and passionate about the subjects they teach and how they can impact positively on the lives of young people
• Has a vision for the impact their subjects can have beyond the classroom, and develop students personally
• Has an enthusiasm for new approaches and implementation of ideas
• Enjoys working with and forging positive relationships with young people and has the willingness to change their own approaches to best meet the needs of our students.
• Is a reflective practitioner with a “can do” approach to teaching and a passion to raise standards
• Will be a role model of positive and professional behaviour
• Has the ability to support all children to explore and reach their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident young people
• Is professional and committed to further personal development
• Is committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.
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In return we can offer you the opportunity to:

• To be part of an enthusiastic and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the lives of young people
• Great job satisfaction of working with some amazing students who deserve the best we can offer them
• To work in a collaborative and supportive team who are calm, positive and creative
• To work in an environment which recognises that staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best
• Access an ongoing programme of staff development consisting of twilight sessions, online learning and academic courses with bespoke CPD opportunities, dependant on individual interests and aspirations.
• Experience an excellent work-life balanc

Cross Keys Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

 We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Cross Keys Learning is a small independent school for students (aged from 11 to 17), where excellent attainment and progress for students is consistently maintained. We are situated in both Broadstairs and Womenswold, We take great pride in creating a warm and friendly environment and a positive culture for learning so that our students are given opportunities to excel. We place great emphasis on the social and emotional development of our students, alongside the encouragement of a love for learning so they can achieve their full potential academically. High emphasis is placed on student and staff well-being to make Cross Keys Learning a great place to be.

We are an established and well respected provision offering education to students aged 11-17, and the school has very recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted. Our provision is designed to offer learning within small groups (5-8 per group) and we offer a broad and balanced alternative curriculum. We support students with a wide range of needs: ASD/ social and communication difficulties, students unable to manage a mainstream environment due to high levels of school-based anxiety or school refusal, students that require an alternative curriculum/ pathway as their cognitive ability or school experiences have resulted in them being significantly behind ARE (age related expectations) and students that may have low self-esteem and confidence.

Our mission is to work together continuing to make our school a safe and secure environment where we are aware of our own and each other’s well-being, and have a pride in our community and our learning, so we can all reach our potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Steve Fuller
• Address:Dane Valley Rd, St Peter's, Broadstairs, CT10 3JJ
• Telephone: 07884144625
• Email: steve.fuller@kms.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Lower School Teacher