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Teacher of Science - Full-time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-29T
  • Posted:06/06/2019
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:October 2019
  • App Close Date:05/07/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 8th July 2019

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Teacher of Science

 Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.00pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)

Salary- Qualified Teacher Scales (above fringe)

Starting October 2019

We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well-organised individual to join a well-established team delivering the science curriculum to students with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on pupils’ lives, improving aspirations and opportunities for our young people. The position will see you teaching subjects throughout the science curriculum.

All of our learners have ECHPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

 

Key Requirements

 

  • Full driving license and use of own vehicle
  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
  • To be able to implement and deliver appropriate differentiated and personalised learning
  • Delivery of a subject specialism
  • Excellent team work skills, with a flexible, engaging and adaptable approach
  • To work as part of a tutor team
  • A knowledge of SEN teaching strategies and techniques
  • Proactive, creative and innovative
  • Emotionally robust and resilient
  • To support pupil progression and transition to appropriate education provision

Benefits

 

  • Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
  • Regular mentoring and coaching
  • Regular training from internal and external experts
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings

Closing Date – Friday 5th July 2019

Interviews w/c 8th July 2019

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post.

 Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date should we find a suitable candidate.

 

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com
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.