AddressYour Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here; we are looking for Teachers to join our school in Park House, Somerset, our 1 Ace Provision. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
We are particularly interested in speaking with Teachers who have experience in teaching
Primary Key stages 1-2
As a 1 ACE Teacher, your day will be varied and interesting. You follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.
1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.
You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.
Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you.
Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.
Our Team at Park House – 1 Ace Somerset
Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton; we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset; our children are aged between 8-19 years.
We offer a school without walls for our children & young people. We have our own forest school area, a teaching site at a local equine facility, and lots of access to other areas and settings.
We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)– Gold
We are looking forward to you joining our team!
To view the role profile in full, please click apply.
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Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm
Why Five Rivers?
- On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
- We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Perk Box High Street Discounts
- Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
- Employee Support Programmes
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Long service and recognition scheme
Requirements
- Good written and IT skills.
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
- Able to actively listen to others.
- NQTS or QTS registration
- Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Five Rivers is an Investor in People Gold accredited company and a proud member of Social Enterprise.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,382.00-£37,132.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Taunton, Somerset: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: On the road
