PE Teacher Taunton, England
Job description
Do you want to teach without the pressures that come from mainstream schools?
Do you want to teach in very small groups where you can make a real difference to individual lives?
Do you want to work in a school where work-life balance is a reality?
If you want to make your mark in a successful and flourishing school that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have a role for you!
Pupils blossom at this caring and happy school. Staff nurture pupils well and pupils feel valued and safe. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils learn to value their education because staff help them experience success. (HMI 2022)
Cambian Somerset School is an independent secondary day special school supporting young people with autism located in Somerset, very close to Taunton. The school is part of the Cambian Group, an organisation with over 47 specialist schools across the country.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic PE teacher to join our fantastic school and complement our very committed and highly supportive team. We are exceptionally proud of the impact we have made in ensuring the very best for all of our pupils now and in the future and welcome candidates who share the ethos of valuing everyone’s contributions and working collaboratively with all parties to ensure the very best for pupils.
The work will be challenging and rewarding and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils and staff are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a teacher who will be enthusiastic, flexible and determined who will share our values and is looking to develop their career.
Ideally, we are looking for a qualified teacher however, we will consider applicants who are experienced and have ambition and desire to grow. Experience working within a SEMH/SEN specialist provision is desirable however we will consider applicants who have not worked within this field.
Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and teach well structured lessons
- Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to motivate them.
- Manage student anxiety effectively to ensure an enjoyable and safe working environment
- Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach.
Essential Criteria
- Experience teaching within a specialist or mainstream setting is desirable.
- A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all students
- Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable
- Qualified in subject specialism
- DBS cleared and satisfactory references
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Why work for us?
- Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
- Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
- No two days are ever the same
- Free school meals
We are keen to hear from experienced teachers as well as those who are just starting out in their careers who want to work alongside young people with autism and their families.
This position is due to commence as soon as possible – subject to approved reference/DBS checks. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian 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.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely 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 it is relevant and of concern.
