Primary Phase and Maths Teacher - Medical Needs

Primary Phase and Maths Teacher - Medical Needs

Job Description

Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN1 (pro rata)

Hours per week: 19.5 hours worked over three days

Interview date: Tuesday 07 May 2024 

Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures   

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our MNERS Team for a part-time (0.6) Primary Teacher, with additional KS3 Maths delivery, based at Salisbury District Hospital. 

Our dedicated Medical Needs Education & Reintegration Service (MNERS) specialises in supporting school age students who are unable to attend their school for health related reasons.

In this role, you will teach students referred to MNERS in small groups using online platforms or via individual support, meaning some remote working will be required alongside attendance at Wiltshire Council hub bases for team meetings and training. You will also deliver ward-based education support to in-patients at Salisbury District Hospital and will work with the MNERS Maths Teacher to deliver KS3 Maths lessons as part of the wider MNERS curriculum. Support for Maths delivery will be provided. Travel within Wiltshire may be required to support students who require bespoke tutoring arrangements. You will plan and deliver effective lessons and use a range of assessment strategies to monitor students’ progress. You will work closely with schools and, where appropriate, support students' re-integration back into mainstream schooling alongside attending multi-agency meetings with key partner agencies such as schools, health and CAMHS.

We are seeking an experienced qualified Teacher with a proven track record of supporting learners to achieve. You will have experience of using a virtual classroom and of supporting vulnerable young people and those with complex needs. A strong understanding of the principles of safeguarding children and young people, the use of escalation processes and multi-agency working is essential. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to engage and motivate children and young people with a creative and flexible approach. 

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Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

In addition to security checks, this post also requires disqualification by association clearance.

Please download and read therole description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Lydia Thomas, Early Help Team Leader – East, Targeted Education at lydia.thomas@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 07785 344323.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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