Teachers, do you want to experience….
* Genuine impact in the classroom;
* Better wellbeing & work-life balance;
* Excellent behaviour in school;
* Transparent pay scales & increments for levels of responsibility;
* Small class sizes;
* CPD opportunities tailored to the needs of the school and your professional development goals;
* Working as part of a diverse, fun, hard-working team
If the answer is yes, and….
Your priority is the young people and supporting them to reach their potential;
Then apply here for an opportunity to work in our outstanding hospital school in Sheffield.
Read on for more information….
Phoenix School is the education provider for the young people admitted to Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. We have specialist teachers who, in partnership with the wider hospital, provide a stimulating, safe haven where everyone is valued and respected. We promote resilience ad risk-taking by delivering lessons guided by our students’ curiosity and celebrating all successes. We respect the students’ rights, beliefs and values; providing personalised curriculums and learning opportunities inside and outside of school, which enable our students to be empowered to meet future challenges.
We are looking for…
An outstanding teacher to join our dedicated team with the ability to inspire and motivate, as well as being able to “think outside the box” to engage pupils. We need someone who has the experience to plan and teach effective lessons whilst also able to personalise the learning to each individual. You need to be positive, consistent, committed and can contribute to a supportive, dynamic environment, as well as organised, professional, flexible, energetic & conscientious. We would welcome applications from any subject specialism and any educational background, but ideally in any of the following subject areas:
* Geography
* History
* Modern Foreign Languages
* Functional Skills English
* Functional Skills Maths
A background, or knowledge of, specialist education provision would be an advantage, but not essential. A willingness and flexibility to support students in other disciplines would also be required.
Ofsted say…
* ”Staff morale is high. Staff describe working here as a joy and a privilege. They develop a high level of expertise. They receive strong support for their welfare and workload.”
* ”Teachers take genuine pleasure in helping pupils to make significant progress academically, personally and socially”
Staff say…
“There is enough non-contact time in the day to complete essential tasks e.g. planning and marking”.
“Strong leadership at all levels.”
“You get to know all the young people well and feel like you are making a real difference to each individual’s wellbeing and academic progress.”
“Because of the small number of students we teach, we can offer individualized and customized support for each student that is reviewed effectively and regularly.”
“Regular opportunities as a team to share experiences, strategies and ideas driving progress for each of our students.”
“We have a team/collaborative approach to planning and teaching which allows us to modify and embed best practice effectively.”
“Opportunities to regularly share approaches with other members of staff in our meetings and at any opportunities that arise informally and during INSET sessions.”
We offer…
* A warm, caring environment that promotes staff wellbeing, and a safe place to work
* Free lunch!
* 13 weeks’ teacher holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Continual CPD and career development
* Training and mentoring and a full coaching offer
* Staff recognition awards
* NHS Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)
* Cygnet Rewards Gateway
* Free health cash plan with SimplyHealth
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
If you want a change, then be part of real change!
Vacancy: Teacher
Contract: Part Time (3 days per week)
Holiday: 13 weeks
Salary: (M1-M6)
Pension: Company
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet Health Care has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you feel this role is for you then apply here for an opportunity to work in our outstanding hospital school in Sheffield.
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We look forward to hearing from you!