Key Stage 3 & 4 Teacher

I'm recruiting on behalf of an excellent Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) School based in Croydon.

About the role

They are looking for a Key Stage 3 & 4 Teacher, to support pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxieties.

About the school

They offer a nurturing approach to education and social development and employ a therapy team, working in a range of different disciplines such as play, music, drama, art and family and Lego therapy. They also have strong working relationships with CAMHS, the School Nursing Service and with the Early Help & social care teams.

They deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that can be tailored to meet the individual needs of our pupils. They try to take into account their interests and aptitudes, whilst building core skills and supporting a strong knowledge base. The pupils are taught within the nurture model with high staff pupil ratios that enable them to provide an individualised approach to learning.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Key Stage 3 & 4 Teacher you will:

• • Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
• • Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
• • Have a recognised UK teaching qualification
• • Have previously taken opportunities during ITT or otherwise to enhance your knowledge and understanding of children with SEND or SEMH

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS is not essential

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Martyna Kania on 020 7065 7522 or email Martyna.Kania@smartteachers.co.uk.