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English Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Broomhill Bank School (Tunbridge Wells), Royal Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7002-427T
  • Posted:12/10/2020
  • Pay:Main or Upper Pay Scale £25,714-£41,604 plus SENA
  • Start Date:January or Easter 2021 - see advert
  • App Close Date:19/10/2020 at 17:00
  • Interviews:21 & 22 October 2020

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If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss any aspect of the school or detail relating to the role please telephone and speak with the Headteacher.  If you are interested in the role and are not currently available to start in January 2021, please call and speak with the Headteacher to discuss starting at Easter 2021.

 

At a time of expansion, we have an exciting opportunity to join our 'special' school. We are seeking an inspiring and committed English Teacher who relishes making a difference to children's lives.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and talented Primary or Secondary Teacher who can make the difference in young people's lives, this is the job for you.

Our students are aged 11-19 years, and all have an Education, Health & Care Plan. Our students have communication and interaction difficulties, often related to Autism. With class sizes of 10 and with additional adult support, we tailor our curriculum and classroom delivery to every student’s individual needs. Our students make good progress thanks to the high-quality teaching and because we have access to additional expertise from our onsite support teams.

We welcome qualified teachers at any stage of their career, from mainstream or special education as well as newly qualified teachers and we provide a programme of specialist training for all new members of staff, in addition to our ongoing CPD programme.

We are looking for teachers who:

  • Enjoy working and forging positive relationships with young people
  • Have an enthusiasm for new approaches and implementation of innovative ideas
  • Are reflective practitioners with a solutions focus aimed at helping young people achieve their goals
  • Are ambitious, professional and are committed to further personal development
  • Are committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.

In return we can offer you:

  • To be part of a talented body of staff who work every day to transform the lives of young people
  • Access to the Kent Rewards Scheme, Kent Child Care Vouchers scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme.

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of an exceptional staff team in our highly successful special school, we would welcome your application. 

 

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision and semi-independent living accommodation.

Students are taught in small classes of 8-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by subject specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to grow and develop. A refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities.

Broomhill Bank School 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 (2023). 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.

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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.