Job Introduction
Join Our Team as an English Teacher
Are you a passionate and innovative educator with a knack for creating nurturing environments where pupils thrive? If so, we want you to join our team at Yarrow Heights School!
About the Role:
We're seeking an English Teacher to meet the exceptional demand for our services.
As an English Teacher at Yarrow Heights School, you'll tailor the curriculum to meet each child's needs, ensuring they gain essential skills and knowledge for success. You'll ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher and Education Leadership Team.
Your responsibilities include:
- Teaching and providing effective delivery of the English curriculum.
- Monitoring, recording and reporting on student progress.
- Contributing to and assisting in implementing initiatives related to the School Development Plan.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring educator eager to utilise your skills in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting, we encourage you to apply.
Ideal Candidates Will:
- Have a contagious enthusiasm for teaching English.
- Have a degree in English or related subject.
- Demonstrate talent, passion and innovation in teaching.
- Possess a genuine desire to inspire our children and young people.
- Have experience in SEN settings or a strong desire to work in one.
- Exhibit excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
- Be self-motivated, reliable, and a resilient, positive team player.
- Prioritise child safeguarding and equality.
- Embrace versatility and adaptability and the drive to make a difference.
About Us:
- Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7-19, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of who are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC and associated needs.
- At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.
Why Choose Yarrow Heights?
At Yarrow Heights, we prioritise a supportive and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. Joining our team means:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- A school culture that prioritises pupil and staff well-being.
- Opportunities to learn and grow within an Ofsted Outstanding rated school (Nov 2022).
- Pension benefits.
- Free lunch and parking.
- Collaboration with a cohesive team dedicated to holistic pupil growth and success.
- Subsidised Gym membership
- We place the outcomes of the pupils in our school at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
Job Details:
Full-time
Salary: Up to £45,500 per annum dependent on experience
Location: Southampton, SO18 1FS.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Teaching experience in mainstream and/or SEN secondary schools.
Certification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required; Newly qualified teachers welcome to apply.
To Learn More:
Visit our website at yarrowheights.com/jobs for the full job description and application form.
Ready to Apply?
Download and complete the application form from yarrowheights.com/career-opportunities, then email it to hannah.cramp@yarrowheights.com.
Join us in shaping the future of education at Yarrow Heights School!
We and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.Application Form
https://documents.hants.gov.uk/education/recruitment-teachingapplicationform.docx
