Class Teacher

Position: Class Teacher (Subject knowledge in Art and Science preferable)

Location: Freckleton

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: Up to £36,000 per annum DOE

We are seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our specialist team, ideally with subject knowledge in Art and Science preferable. You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons to students with SEMH needs who require an alternative to mainstream education.

This is more than a teaching role; it is a chance to inspire and re-engage young people through sensitivity, adaptability, and creative instruction.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To maintain an up to date understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEND) principles, definitions and basic practice. This includes an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of those who contribute to SEN programmes.

• To effectively Co-ordinate the work within the nurturing classes covering Art and Science, including planning for the classes and recording their data.

• To communicate and consult with parents/carers and other appropriate people, participating in student focused meetings as required.

• Being familiar with curriculum requirements and making full use of assessment information to develop, adapt and evaluate teaching strategies to give maximum benefit to students with SEN.

• Identifying appropriate learning outcomes and developing a range of approaches which reduce barriers arising from impairments and help students to attain achievable targets.

• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to make best use of expertise.

The School:

Linton School is an independent special school who caters for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

We are located in Freckleton, near Preston, and therefore benefit from some amazing outdoor space where we develop an extensive outdoor curriculum which includes farming, equestrian, horticulture and small animal care. The school provides full time education for up to 12 male or female students aged between 8 - 18 years old. Linton School aims to nurture pupils by offering quality learning experiences so that they can be the best they can be. Pupils are given the opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive and creative environment, ensuring that they feel safe and happy to progress and achieve. We are looking to expand the school to 20 young people, keeping it a small nurturing environment, adding just 2 extra classrooms, therefore having the need for extra teaching staff.

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.

• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.

• 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

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, 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 on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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