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Science Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Portal House School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-7067-69T
  • Posted:17/09/2018
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Jan 2019
  • App Close Date:02/10/2018 at 13:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 9th October 2018

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Portal House School is a successful KCC Special School for secondary aged pupils who experience Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

 

Portal House wishes to appoint an outstanding KS3/4 Science Teacher committed to raising standards across the school. You will need excellent behaviour management skills, creative teaching and good subject knowledge. The ability to teach all the Sciences across the school is essential.

At present all students are given the opportunity to study the three science subjects to GCSE.

Applications are welcome from both experienced SEN teachers and those who are considering a move to this challenging but incredibly rewarding area of education.

We have brand new, fit for purpose facilities and visits to the school are most welcome.

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

If you wish to apply for this post a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

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

Documents

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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.