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SalaryLocation: Chances at Dawlish
Employment Type: Fixed-term for 1 academic year (with the possibility of an extension)
Chances Educational Support Services is a vibrant school dedicated to providing early intervention for students facing challenges in mainstream education. With a strong OFSTED rating and an impressive success rate in reintegrating students back into our mainstream partner schools, we provide a short-term alternative education provision for students who, for a range of reasons, are struggling in their current education. At Chances, our innovative curriculum, combined with individualised behaviour support and personalised learning, helps students develop resilience and thrive. In a safe and inclusive setting, we emphasise positive relationships, good behaviour, and academic success.
Chances have consistently delivered excellent results. The staff are a mixture of quality teachers and highly trained youth workers, allowing us to focus on education, but also offer a holistic wrap-around approach to the care we provide. Students are at the heart of every decision we make, fostering enthusiasm, confidence, and a passion for learning. After time at our provision, with the support of our great teachers and skilled youth workers, most students reintegrate back into their mainstream school successfully.
Chances is part of DYS Space Ltd - our core values are:
★ Resilience
★ Respect
★ Opportunity
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
Chances is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to become a vital member of our dynamic educational team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver Science to Key Stage 3 and 4 students within an alternative provision setting, emphasising the critical aspect of early intervention. We are looking for educators who are committed to making a positive impact on student's lives, particularly those who may be facing challenges in mainstream education.
Part of this role will also involve supporting additional interventions for students catching up with their learning in other subjects in addition to their regular lessons, in a 1-1 capacity or very small groups. Staff work with the subject leads at the students' mainstream schools to create intervention packages that will support students in catching up on any lost learning and/or working beyond their current working levels. They will work with the subject leads at Chances and the students' mainstream schools to create intervention packages that will support students in catching up on any lost learning and/or working beyond their current working levels.
Chances Educational Support Services invites applications from both secondary and primary trained teachers who share our enthusiasm for early intervention and are eager to contribute to a collaborative and innovative educational environment. Although experience in delivering Science would be beneficial, the right personality and teaching skills are more important!
The successful candidate will maintain a strong awareness of safeguarding risks, complete all safeguarding training, follow school safeguarding policy and procedure to record, report, and share information, and work with external agencies as required in order to promote the safety and welfare of students.
What is the role?
● Science Delivery: As a teacher at the school, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective science lessons to our students, instilling a sense of curiosity and a love for learning. Your role goes beyond conventional teaching; it involves inspiring students to see the relevance and excitement in the world of science
● Individualised Interventions: Recognising that each student is unique, you will be actively involved in designing and implementing targeted interventions to support those who require additional assistance in catching up with their learning. Your ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles will be instrumental in fostering academic growth
● Collaboration with Partner Schools: We believe in the power of collaboration. In this role, you will establish and nurture close links with our partner schools. This collaborative approach ensures a seamless flow of support for students, promoting a holistic and integrated educational experience
● Student Relationship Building: Beyond the subject matter, your role extends to building positive relationships with students. Creating a safe and supportive learning environment is at the core of our mission, and your dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of each student will contribute significantly to this objective
● Curriculum Innovation: At Chances, we value innovation in education. As a key contributor to our curriculum development, you will have the opportunity to shape an ambitious and engaging learning experience that aligns with the needs and aspirations of our students, promoting both academic success and personal development
● Early Intervention Support: Develop and implement targeted intervention strategies alongside subject leads to support students in improving their academic performance in other subject areas
● Assessments and Progress Monitoring: Conduct ongoing assessments and track the progress of students to identify areas of improvement and adjust intervention strategies accordingly
● Classroom Management: Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning, respect, and discipline
Who we’re looking for
About You:
● Qualified Teacher Status
● Successful classroom experience of managing challenging behaviour in the classroom
● An understanding of the Key Stage 3 / 4 National Curriculum
● Detailed understanding of the characteristics of effective teaching and learning and of effective assessment practices
● Effective written and verbal communication
● ICT literate
● A strong understanding of intervention strategies
● An ability to differentiate instructions to accommodate students with diverse learning needs
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
What we offer
● Terms and conditions as reflected in the Teachers conditions Burgundy book
● Employee assistance programme 24/7
● Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
● Enhanced sick pay
● Chromebook
● Value-driven culture
● Professional development opportunities.
● Positive and supportive working environment.
● Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students
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At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:
● An identity check (photo ID)
● Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
● Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
● A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
How to apply
Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.
If you’d like an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to Chances, please contact Gary Hayes on 01626 864412 or for more information please visit www.chancesschool.com.
To apply for this role please complete the application forms attached to the job role on our website - (link here)
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 7th May 2024 mid-day.
