Teacher of English

Role Overview

Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you adaptable and resilient? Do you want to be part of our SEMH school? This could be the job for you. West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.

Responsibilities

Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Inspire students' love of learning through a hands on and creative approach to teaching.

Qualifications

Qualified English Teacher. Secure knowledge of teaching English Language along with a good awareness of, or willingness to learn, current AQA English GCSE and Functional Skills specifications is essential. Experience of working in a SEND environment or with SEND students would also be advantageous.

Benefits

• Term Time only working
• Free lunches
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Charity Discount Scheme
• Summer and Christmas Social events
• Free onsite parking
• Swimming pool
• Excellent training opportunities both internal and external

How to apply

If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the or visit Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)