Job Description
Cambian The Forum school- Blandford Forum, Dorset
Full Time | Term Time | Permanent
Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE).
We are in search of a teacher (QTS) with drive and vision, who is passionate about the teaching profession and committed to delivering high-quality service. If you have a keen interest in working with special needs students, this is an ideal opportunity to apply your skills in a highly rewarding and challenging field of education. Our teaching occurs in small classes with Teaching Assistant support. As part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater to the diverse needs of our students.
The school:
The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people aged between 7-19 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool.
Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24 hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs.
The successful candidate will be:
* Well organised and able to plan a structured learning environment.
* QTS, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
* Practical, creative and inventive.
* Enthusiastic and energetic.
* Able to interact with people in a variety of ways.
* Looking to develop expertise in special educational needs and Autism.
* Dynamic and proactive.
* A contributor to the colleges multi-disciplinary team approach.
* Managing complex behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
* Follow schemes of work and create medium-term plans.
* Plan and deliver engaging and memorable lessons aligned with the Forum School’s curriculum.
* Support students with ASD in learning activities and personal skills.
* Take responsibility for a subject or curriculum area, leveraging your skills and experience.
* Collaborate with an integrated, skilled multi-disciplinary team to expand horizons and improve skills for young people.
Benefits of working for Cambian:
* £5000 Welcome Bonus* (T&C’s apply)
* Salary up to £45,000 per annum DOE
* Opportunity to progress in your career.
* Training opportunities either face to face or online.
* Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
* You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
* Supportive management and senior leads.
* We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
*Welcome bonus to be paid on successful completion of a 6 month (26 weeks) probationary period.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.