* Job Title - Teacher
Salary - £30,000-£40,000
Location - High Wycombe
Contract Type - Permanent
Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?
Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics - enjoy discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources, and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce unnecessary admin.
Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers, and flexibility wherever possible.
Why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. We want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.
Benefits
* Professional Development: Support for qualifications and in-house training, including paid qualifications (last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague).
* Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance at 4x salary.
* Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
* Health & Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and dependants, covering optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments (up to £900 annually).
* Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual.
* Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
* Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards platform.
* Weekly Drop-ins with Senior Leaders.
* Group Connection: Annual conference and benefits review.
Role Responsibilities
* Engage and inspire learners, bringing creativity to the classroom and beyond.
* Provide emotional support and make a positive impact on students' lives.
* Deliver high-quality teaching across core subjects (English, Maths, and Science).
* Plan, prepare, and assess learning activities effectively.
* Support the reintegration of pupils into mainstream settings where appropriate.
* Communicate professionally with students, colleagues, and parents.
* Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
* Manage time effectively to balance planning, delivery, and assessment.
Essential Requirements
* Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or willingness to work towards one.
* Degree in a relevant teaching subject (desirable) or SEN equivalent.
* Experience working in a school environment (secondary preferred).
* Minimum Grade 4/C in English, Maths, and Science.
* Understanding of alternative provision and SEN needs.
* Problem-solving skills and effective decision-making.
* Strong communication and engagement skills.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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