SEMH Class Teacher - Full-time

Medway Green , Wouldham

Ref:MED886-6157-4T
Posted:04/10/2019
Pay:£28 000 - £35 000
Start Date:January 2020
App Close Date:18/10/2019 at 16:00
Interviews:Tuesday 29th October

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Are you an outstanding SEN primary or nurture teacher? Are you motivated by the idea of shaping a school curriculum right at the beginning of its journey? We now have a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Class Teacher to join a brand new SEMH provision in Kent.

Medway Green School is looking for an SEMH KS1/KS2 class teacher with experience in providing a safe environment, nurture and individualised education to vulnerable young people. The school will facilitate up to 46 pupils aged 5-11 with a wide range of behavioural, social and emotional needs including ASC.

With safeguarding at the forefront, you will have high aspirations and the ability to quickly build positive and productive relationships. You will have an in depth knowledge of KS1 and 2 curriculums as well as effective strategies for teaching and assessment. You will be able to analyse academic and other sources of data to devise effective learning and personal development programmes for the students in your care.

In Joining Acorn Care and Education, you will be joining a family of over 20 schools and 19 residential care homes. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through relentless focus on caring and learning. We invest extensively in our staff and there are many opportunities to develop your skills further and progress your career.

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Please note that we do not offer Teachers' Pension Scheme at Medway Green School. Acorn Group offers an auto enrolment pension scheme.

If you wish to explore this vacancy further and arrange a tour or an informal conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the Headteacher using the contact details at the top of this page.

Information about the school

Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 2-4, however within the next 2 years the provision will move to Key stages 3-4 only. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life.

Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 67 students, with a capacity of 70 students. We have welcomed our first KS4 cohort this year and have been excited to introduce subject specialists to our school, providing a secondary model of learning.

Medway Green is a part of Acorn Education. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education with accommodations for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rochester, Maidstone and surrounding areas, with excellent access to the M2 and M20 motorways. There are no regular public transport routes to the school.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jade Hallett - School Administrator
Address:School Lane , Wouldham , Kent , ME1 3TS
Telephone: 01634968420
Email: mgs-office@medwaygreenschool.co.uk

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