Island Learning Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight
HAYE Scale, Teacher - UQT Point 5-6 or QTS Main 3 to Main 6, plus additional allowance - SEN min
Contact: Lorraine Bower on Lorraine.bower@iow.gov.uk or call on: 01983 300333, alternatively you can contact Chris Toner Headteacher at 01983 300333 or via email on Chris.Toner@islandlearning.co.uk.
Vacancy Reference: 2024_720
Closing Date: 02/02/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: full time per week
Date Required: April 2024
Reporting to : Headteacher
The Island Learning Centre (ILC) is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a PE Teacher.
The Island Learning Centre is a provision that supports some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. We provide a stimulating, nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having behavioural difficulties.
We are looking for an inspirational and committed person, with a passion for their subject to teach PE at KS3 and 4.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.
In return we offer:
- The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
- Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Lorraine Bower on Lorraine.bower@iow.gov.uk or call on: 01983 300333, alternatively you can contact Chris Toner at 01983 300333 or Chris.Toner@islandlearning.co.uk.
The Island Learning Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
This role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions. Hampshire County Council has delivered, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children’s services functions and will continue to do so until 2023. The original five-year partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years.
The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through Hampshire County Council Children’s Services Director/Assistant Director and managers who take operational responsibility for children’s services.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Closing date for applications is noon on: 2 February 2024
Interview date week beginning: 5 February 2024