English Teacher

Location: Branas School – Corwen, Denbighshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum DOE

We are looking for an English Teacher to educate our pupils in our Estyn registered independent school. We are seeking someone with an inspirational approach to delivering the curriculum. The successful candidate will join our thriving school and make a real difference to the lives of our learners.

The School:

Branas School supports up to 25 young people aged 11–18. Many of our pupils may have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and, as a result, present with complex needs.

Our school supports young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside mild to moderate learning difficulties, requiring nurture and motivation from teachers who are dedicated and driven to help them reach their true potential. Through personalised support, we help our young people achieve their goals and overcome barriers to learning and achievement.

Our vision is that students will not only be supported academically, but will also develop self-esteem, confidence, respect and consideration for others, enabling them to become effective and contributing members of the community.

Requirements:

• Teaching qualification and experience.

• Strong understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching methodologies.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Passion for teaching and learning.

• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

The Role:

• Teaching small groups of pupils within the classroom.

• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils’ needs.

• Support other staff to deliver high quality education consistently.

• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs.

• Work closely with SEND teaching assistants.

• Manage learner behaviour positively.

Why Work for Us:

• Competitive salary.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Training opportunities, face to face or online.

• Strong wellbeing support.

• Supportive management and senior leaders.

• Full induction, paid DBS and a friendly family atmosphere.

• Opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

Caretech is 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. Caretech  is an equal opportunities employer.

Caretech 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.