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Teacher - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Greenfields School, Biddenden

  • Ref:KCC886-6084-77T
  • Posted:20/09/2021
  • Pay:£30,599 per annum plus a SEN allowance of £2209
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:11/10/2021 at 01:00
  • Interviews:14 & 15 October 2021

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Biddenden - Kent

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and resilient teacher to create and deliver individualised programmes of therapeutic education, tailored specifically to the needs of each pupil.

Able to embrace an innovative curriculum model, child-centred systems and holding high expectations, you will be an exceptional teacher who understands the challenges and rewards of working with traumatised children across Key Stages 1 - 4 based in either the Lower or Upper School specialist provisions.

Essential personal qualities include good humour, empathy, balance and robustness, in addition to a proven ability to inspire reluctant learners with complex emotional barriers.
Ideally we are looking for a qualified practitioner with strong SEN and SEMH experience/knowledge who can transfer their skills to a small specialist provision.

All applicants must have a Full Driving Licence.

Closing date: Sunday, 10 October 2021
Interviews will take place on  14/15 October 2021

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.

Information about the school

Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care, education and treatment, together with family and network support. We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to its clinical staff.

Greenfields School, provides therapeutic education placements for up to 23 children and young people aged between 5 to 16 years on admission. Childhood First believes that relationships, inclusion, and respect for difference are central to therapeutic care.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and lived experiences.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and enhances the care and support we provide to children and young people. We are committed to fair and safer recruitment practices, equality of opportunity, and making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

All roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Shazia Malik
  • Address:210 Borough High Street, London, Greater London, SE1 81JX
  • Telephone: 020 3326 4756
  • Email: SMalik@childhoodfirst.org.uk

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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.