Teacher

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential Do you want to work in a vibrant, multi-faith school community founded on dignity, community, wisdom, and hope? Are you a relational individual who excels at building trust and challenging students to flourish? If so, then we want to hear from you! The Role: You will be the key adult for a small number of students (often 1:1 or very small groups), delivering highly personalised teaching with a strong emphasis on relationships, emotional regulation and inclusion. Your role will be to break down learning, close gaps, and re-build engagement through creative and adaptive teaching. You will: Design bespoke learning experiences tailored to individual needs Deliver engaging, flexible and ambitious teaching Create safe, nurturing environments where students can thrive Build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners Make a life-changing difference every single day Key Responsibilities 1. Teaching & Curriculum Plan and deliver a personalised, adapted curriculum aligned with the mainstream offer Teach Functional Skills (English and Maths) using creative, differentiated approaches Use strategies such as: o Interest-led learning o Experiential and community-based learning o Flexible pacing and outcomes o Use EOTTC approaches Ensure learning is meaningful, progressive and leads to sustained development 2. Assessment & Progress Track and monitor academic progress, engagement and wellbeing Use appropriate frameworks(e.g. Engagement Model where needed) Maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews and reporting 3. Relational Practice & Wellbeing Act as a trusted key adult for students Use trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches Support emotional regulation and readiness to learn Recognise and respond proactively to signs of distress 4. Inclusion & Provision Support gradual reintegration into school where appropriate Facilitate access to: o Wider school experiences o Enrichment opportunities o Community-based learning Promote independence, confidence and belonging 5. Multi-Agency Working Work closely with families to ensure consistency and trust Collaborate with SENDCo, pastoral staff and external professionals Contribute to multi-agency and review meetings 6. Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding across all settings Complete and follow risk assessments for off-site learning Engage in ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusion Uphold the school’s ethos of high expectations and inclusive practice The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold QTS/QTLS Have experience working with students with SEND Be highly skilled in adapting teaching and personalising learning Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and relational practice Be resilient, reflective and solution-focused Be passionate about inclusion and improving life chances Be confident working flexibly across different environments Primary-trained teachers are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong experience in scaffolding learning and closing gaps.