English Teacher

Ysgol Y Rhos is an independent specialist school located in a stunning rural setting, which is easily accessible from Wrexham, Mold, Ruthin and Llangollen.

As part of the integrated therapeutic service offered by Unique Care Homes Ltd, where each child receives a bespoke package of care, education and therapy, tailored to meet their individual needs, the school provides:

• a safe and stimulating learning environment in which young people are offered a fresh start every day and empowered to achieve and fulfil their true potential
• a wide-ranging, age and stage appropriate education, based on the new Curriculum for Wales, for up to 16 pupils, aged 8 – 16 years, who have histories of emotional, behavioural difficulties and additional learning needs due to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

• the opportunity for every young person to learn both Welsh and English

• a wide range of accreditation routes to ensure all young people see their efforts appropriately rewarded by the end of Key Stage 4

Opportunities:

Teaching as part of a small, well-integrated team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the school, as we work towards becoming an outstanding provision. With support from experienced leaders, you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of responsibilities, developing professional knowledge and skills more rapidly than would be possible in larger settings. You will receive a comprehensive induction and on-going support, to ensure that you are equipped with the skills to work with the range of difficulties experienced by the young people in the school population.

Job Summary and Duties:

The role will suit empathic, flexible and creative Qualified Teachers with the ability to establish and sustain empathetic relationships in order to achieve long term goals. You will regularly work with a group of up to 5 young people. Experience of mixed phased would be beneficial as would experience of leading vocational qualifications. Occasionally, you will have responsibility for larger groups participating in enrichment and off-site activities.

Duties will include:

• acting as a form tutor to a small group of pupils;

• planning and delivering subject-specific lessons to individual pupils and small groups, ensuring continuity and progression across the school;

• contributing to and reviewing individual education plans (IEPs) and positive behaviour plans (PBPs), alongside other teachers, and implementing them across all lessons;

• communicating regularly with carers and therapists to ensure an integrated team around the child approach for all young people;

• positively contributing to the overall programme of learning for each pupil to ensure their progression, within a range of accredited courses;

• providing a stimulating learning environment for students

Key Skills Required:

1. a nationally recognised degree and relevant qualified teaching status (QTS).

2. experience of teaching children with SEN.

3. confidence and enthusiasm alongside the ability to tailor lesson to suit pupils needs.

4. a commitment to personal professional development and improved performance.

5. experience of teaching to national qualification standards.

Safeguarding Statement Unique Care Homes Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,880.00-£39,884.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (required)
• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2024
Expected start date: 01/09/2024