Post-16 Teacher

As the Post-16 provisions continue to develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and dynamic teacher to plan and deliver across a range of subjects. Working predominantly with students on the Growth in Occupation, Ambition in Life Skills (GOALS) provision, the teacher will be part of a small, transdisciplinary team building a curriculum that responds to the therapeutic needs of the cohort. The curriculum is therapy-led, dynamically planned and underpinned by the Life & Living Skills Entry Level qualification. Sessions may be based onsite or involve travelling offsite with students, and may include Literacy & Communication, Numeracy, ICT, PSHE, Art & Design, active sessions, volunteering, leisure activities and more. The teaching timetable of the successful applicant may also include lessons for students on the Employability and College Link provisions. Requirements of the role:

• Supporting students' learning in school sessions
• Meeting with students on a 1:1 basis
• Communicating with the wider staff team at Blossom House as and when required
• Building positive working relationships with the transdisciplinary team in Post 16
• Travelling offsite with groups of students as required
  
  Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for helping students.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• The ability to build good working relationships in a proactive and confident manner with children, teachers, parents and carers
• Experience of working with children and young people with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children with SLCN.
• Proven ability to cope with challenging behaviour is desirable for the role.
• The ability to manage workloads with independence.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
• The ability to support students in a wide range of subjects.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Emotional Resilience and the ability to identify opportunities to prevent issues from escalating by involving the necessary team members and implementing appropriate action plans in a timely manner.