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SalaryRhodes Wood Hospital are looking for a part-time (22.5 hours) History Teacher with responsibility for the delivery of History within a small, specialised eating disorder CAMHS setting.
We are a hospital school set beside Rhodes Wood Hospital, (Hatfield), a 38-bed low secure mental health setting. We are part of a larger private healthcare company run by Elysium Healthcare. The pupils in our care are aged between 8 to 18 years and are with us for having a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder with a range of mental health issues that usually require a short-term stay. As part of their stay patients are able to access our education provision, allowing them to keep up with their studies which are instrumental in helping our pupils reintegrate back into a mainstream setting or going on to further education.
We are looking for a well-qualified History teacher to join our specialised teaching team, preferably with some special school experience although not essential. The ability to teach history at key stages 3 and 4 is essential and at A-level would be an advantage. You will be teaching in small groups of up to 8 pupils. This position will include a pastoral responsibility in which you may be supporting up to three pupils. This would include communications with parents/carers, home school, and the clinical team within the hospital.
If you feel you can make a difference in the support of young people with mental health issues and are a caring, enthusiastic, energetic person who enjoys working within a team setting, then we would like to hear from you. In return, we offer a well-resourced school environment, rated "GOOD" by Ofsted. A supportive management teams. Normal school holidays. Generous PPA time. An easy and efficient recording system and small teaching groups. Free lunches.
We believe that a good work life balance is essential when working in this environment. We are also part of the hospital’s well-being initiative.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- Relevant qualifications/degree.
- QTS and previous experience within a similar setting.
- Have as hobbies/interests/skills that contribute to a wide curriculum offer.
What you will get:
- Annual salary £40,000 (37.5) (pro-rata for Part Time)
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Career development and training
- Pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Package
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
