English / HALE (Humanities) Teacher in SEN

GCSE English and HALE SEN Teacher

School & Location – Bottesford

Reporting to – AHT Education

Working Arrangements – FULL-TIME / PART-TIME /

Salary – £MPS

About Edison Young People

Edison Young People provides specialist education and support for children and young people who may have experienced difficulties accessing and achieving within mainstream education.

We believe that a young person should not be defined by their past experiences or the challenges they have faced. Our aim is to provide the relationships, environment, education and support they need to overcome adversity, develop confidence and resilience, and achieve positive outcomes for their present and future lives.

Across our schools, we place strong emphasis on individualised teaching, positive relationships and high quality support. We work to create environments where young people feel safe, valued, understood and able to engage in learning.

About Us

The Place Independent School operates across two sites in Bottesford and Barkestone, Nottinghamshire, providing specialist education for young people from Year 3 through to Year 13.

The school provides a nurturing environment with small class sizes, individualised support and opportunities for outdoor learning. The school also incorporates therapeutic and experiential opportunities, including interaction with a range of school farm animals.

The Place is committed to helping young people feel safe, develop confidence and independence, and achieve their individual potential.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious, passionate and highly effective teacher to join our team as a Teacher of GCSE English and HALE (Humanities, Arts, Languages and Enrichment).

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner who is committed to raising aspirations and helping young people achieve academic success whilst developing the skills, confidence and resilience required for life beyond school.

The successful candidate will primarily deliver GCSE English, whilst also leading our wider HALE curriculum, incorporating subjects such as History, Geography, Religious Education, Languages and related enrichment activities.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking environment where relationships, engagement and holistic development are valued equally alongside academic achievement.

The Role

As a Teacher of GCSE English and HALE, you will:

Deliver high-quality GCSE English lessons that inspire and challenge learners.

Teach across a range of Humanities subjects, including History, Geography and Religious Education, depending on experience and curriculum requirements.

Support language learning and cultural awareness opportunities within the wider curriculum.

Create engaging and meaningful learning experiences that connect classroom learning to the wider world.

Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.

Track, monitor and improve pupil progress through effective assessment and intervention.

Contribute to curriculum development and innovation across English and Humanities.

Foster positive relationships that support excellent behaviour, attendance and engagement.

Support pupils to develop literacy, communication and critical thinking skills across the curriculum.

Participate fully in the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, educational visits and extracurricular opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified teacher with experience teaching English to GCSE level.

Has the ability and confidence to teach across Humanities disciplines.

Possesses excellent subject knowledge and a passion for English and the Humanities.

Has high expectations of all learners and a commitment to improving outcomes.

Understands how to engage and motivate young people with varying levels of ability and prior attainment.

Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.

Works collaboratively and positively as part of a wider team.

Is committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Experience teaching English at Key Stage 4.

Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and pupil progress.

Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills.

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Desirable Experience

Experience teaching History, Geography, Religious Education or Languages.

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs.

Experience of alternative provision, special education or therapeutic educational environments.

Experience delivering intervention programmes to support literacy and GCSE outcomes.

Knowledge of current GCSE specifications and examination requirements.

The role will involve working closely with young people and colleagues to provide a positive, supportive and consistent environment in which young people can learn and develop. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

What We Offer

We know that great schools are built by great people. That’s why we want working at Edison Young People to be about more than just a job. Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

A competitive salary, recognising the skills, experience and commitment our staff bring to their roles.

Generous annual leave, either working term time only, giving you the opportunity to enjoy school holidays with your family and friends, or for non teaching staff, receive 5.6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Additional dedicated wellbeing days to give you time to focus on yourself and recharge.

Further wellbeing initiatives including a fully funded cashback health scheme, helping you claim back costs towards services such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and other eligible health costs.

Staff socials including Summer Festival, Christmas party and other team social events.

Opportunities to get involved in educational trips, including travel with young people on trips across Europe.

Invest in your future with our supportive workplace pension scheme.

Opportunities to develop and progress, with access to a wide range of training.

Perhaps the biggest benefit of working at Edison Young People is knowing that what you do matters. Every day, our staff have the opportunity to help a young person build confidence, overcome challenges, discover their strengths and take another step towards a positive future.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All employees have a responsibility to contribute to a safe environment and to follow safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting arrangements, which are regularly reviewed.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, and contribute to the creation of a safe and positive environment for all young people.

Employment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our organisation.

We want our schools to be places where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives and are committed to providing equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment and employment processes.