We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Science teacher to join our team at Home Tree School in Cambridgeshire. The school is for up to 25 young people between the ages of 12-18 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Science Teacher
Up to £33,000 DOE
Full time, Term time permanent position
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
We teach the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and offer a range of qualifications from Functional Skills to completing GCSE's and A-Levels in a variety of subject at Key Stages 4 and 5.
Our School is purpose built to provide students with a safe and relaxing environment, which allows them to develop their social skills and expand their friendship circles.
Students who are approaching adulthood can benefit from pastoral support which focuses on teaching students how to manage finances and develop life skills to encourage independent living.
Who we are-
Cambian is one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Our services have a specific focus on individuals who present with high severity needs. We provide a broad range of specialist services across England.
Job Profile
The successful candidate will need to be motivated and enthusiastic with strong pedagogical skills. The successful class teacher will be joining a committed and dedicated team of educators, support staff, clinicians and governors that have high expectations for students and work hard to improve their life chances. We offer comprehensive training and support and a range of benefits for staff. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from mainstream or specialist education provisions who are looking to make a difference. ECTs are welcome to apply.
The school delivers full time education and covers both academic and vocational subjects in line with national benchmarks. We deliver teaching and learning activities within small groups in a purpose-built environment.
The successful class teacher candidate will:
- Hold UK QTS and a degree
- Have good interpersonal skills and will be able interact with and communicate confidently with staff and students.
- Have an understanding of mental health diagnosis and be able to use empathetic approach to engage learners.
- Possess knowledge of the curriculum and be able to deliver in more than one curriculum area
- Have high expectations for all students and is able to raise attainment level maintain standards
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Have a positive, can do, attitude.
- Ability to manage your time and workload effectively.
- Sound understanding of Safeguarding practice and procedures.
Why work for us?
✔ Competitive salary.
✔ 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.
✔ 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.
The school aims to provide meaningful, positive, personalised educational opportunities for vulnerable pupils who are being prepared to be re-integrated back into their communities. Within this education setting, residential and clinical practitioners work collaboratively, with a focus on promoting pupils’ well-being, encouraging resilience and supporting their holistic growth.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted Teacher candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding process 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 be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Science Teacher [SYS-6054]
