PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students in an SEMH independent school. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To engage and support students, teaching a range of subjects in small classes, average of 6 students To deliver KS3 and KS4 curriculum following the My Choice School SoW, using ASDAN short courses, Functional Skills and additional schemes, external provisions and variations to the curriculum. Assessing students using the My Choice School assessment framework, informing planning and target setting ensuring that IEPs and MTPs meet the needs of students and promote progress. To direct TAs to support students in learning, emotional regulation and behaviour development To promote employability skills in students. To write effective Individual Education Plans and School Reports, maintaining accurate records evidencing planning and progress. To ensure that the student’s educational programme complies with the ethos of the school and curriculum and follows the Education Plan. To attend EHCP ARs and PEPs where appropriate and provide progress reports, working with additional professionals to promote the progress of students. To follow My Choice School Policies and Practices. To ensure effective liaison and communication is maintained with external agencies, parents and carers, and SMT (Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher and Head of Education). To demonstrate responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children within the school. Promote and contribute to a PACE informed learning environment and uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity and vigilance in encouraging the very best for the students in our school. To ensure that all records are maintained to a professional standard. To be able to demonstrate good practice and work with all staff and teaching colleagues to enable practice development. To be able to work under pressure, work both reactively and proactively and maintain a robust work schedule. To ensure that the students are supported appropriately and consistently when confronted with stressful situations or crisis. PERSON SPECIFICATION Desirable Essential Suitably qualified with a teaching or training qualification X To be able to forge and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, young people and their families as well as other professional organisations X The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and others X The ability to drive and hold a driving license X The ability to understand the needs of a young person and meet those needs in a planned way X Knowledge of child development with an ability to relate theory to practice X Experience of working with young people with SEMH X Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours X Experience of working with PACE or trauma informed practice To have excellent organisational and planning skills To be able to risk assess and maintain safety of staff and students X The ability to work under pressure X Emotional resilience in working with challenging emotions and behaviours IT skills Knowledge of Safeguarding and KCSIE2025 Basic principles of Equal Opportunities Willingness to undertake all training provided THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEING MET Suitably experienced / qualified – evidence of qualifications required Satisfactory 1st formal interview at Head Office Satisfactory 2nd informal interview and visit at school Satisfactory 3rd interview including teaching activity at school Satisfactory References Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Contracted hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Holiday entitlement: As per school holidays