Job Description
Join Our Team at Selwyn Hall School!
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £28,000 - £38,000
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to make a real difference? If you have experience working with children with SEND and are eager to join a supportive community focused on achieving the best outcomes for pupils, then Selwyn Hall School is the perfect place for you!
About Selwyn Hall School
Located in the beautiful Foxton, South West of Cambridge, Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school providing specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have various diagnoses, including ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety, and other learning needs.
We pride ourselves on our small, bespoke groupings of 4-6 children, ensuring that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to thrive. Our expansive private grounds create a therapeutic environment, perfect for outdoor learning experiences such as forest school, sports, and sensory trails. Inside, our fully refurbished building features a variety of classrooms and activity rooms, including science, computing, music, drama, and Art/DT.
As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN schools across the UK, we work collaboratively to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment. All our provisions are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
About the Role
As a teacher at Selwyn Hall School, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum. Your role will include:
* Motivating pupils through enthusiastic and imaginative presentations
* Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and professionals to ensure high educational standards
* Monitoring and assessing pupils' progress, providing regular feedback
* Utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and resources to enhance engagement
* Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment
* Upholding discipline in line with our Behaviour Policy
Requirements
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status
* Successful Primary School Teaching experience
* Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
* Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse pupil needs
Benefits
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Access to an employee discount scheme with savings at over 740 retailers, including major supermarkets and restaurants
The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS Check, which will be covered by Polaris. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Join us at Selwyn Hall School and be part of a community that truly makes a difference!