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ENGLISH TEACHER

Swift House, Suffolk

Support, nurture, inspire, empower

On Track Swift House

Are you an engaging English teacher looking for the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a small, supportive specialist school?

Swift House is a specialist independent school for autistic pupils and young people with related needs. Set within a peaceful rural estate, the school provides an ideal environment for calm, focused learning.

Since opening in September 2023, Swift House has built an inclusive and supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios allowing us to provide personalised support for every pupil.

We offer a broad curriculum up to GCSE level, helping pupils to develop confidence, achieve meaningful qualifications and build the skills they need to make a successful transition into further education, employment and adult life.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated and engaging English teacher who can deliver high-quality teaching and support across a broad curriculum. Key responsibilities include:

· Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality English lessons for secondary-aged pupils, including preparation for appropriate qualifications and GCSEs

· Developing pupils' literacy, communication skills and confidence in reading, writing and spoken English

· Delivering clear, structured lessons that build knowledge and skills and support pupils to make meaningful progress

· Setting personalised learning targets which reflect pupils' prior attainment, individual needs and wider developmental goals

· Adapting teaching approaches and resources to meet the SEN and individual learning needs of each pupil

· Assessing and monitoring pupil understanding and using outcomes to inform teaching and targeted support

· Working collaboratively with the Head Teacher, leadership team and wider school staff to provide an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning experience

For further details on this role, please download our Information Pack for Job Applicants.

About you

You'll thrive in a supportive, SEN-focused environment and bring creativity, resilience and commitment to everything you do.

Ideally, you will:

· Hold a recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS or PGCE, although we will consider applications from candidates with relevant skills and experience

· Have experience of teaching English to secondary-aged pupils and be confident delivering engaging lessons across a range of abilities

· Have experience of working in an SEN setting, or a strong interest in developing your career within specialist education

· Be able to adapt curriculum content and use a variety of teaching approaches to engage and inspire individual learners

· Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice, positive behaviour support and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning

· Be patient, flexible and able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people

· Hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

About On Track Education

On Track Education provides specialist education for young people with diverse and complex needs.

Established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers, we now operate nine independent schools across England.

At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing a nurturing, personalised and needs-led educational experience. We aim to restore young people's

self-confidence and self-motivation through flexible programmes combining academic, vocational and outdoor learning opportunities.

Why join us?

· Work with small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios, so you can really get to know your pupils

· Have the freedom to adapt your teaching to meet individual needs and help young people rediscover their confidence and enjoyment of learning

· Be part of a nationwide group of schools led by innovative and supportive professionals

· Work in a setting that combines a holistic approach to learning with a strong focus on emotional and social development

· Make a lasting difference to young people who may have struggled to thrive in traditional educational settings

· Join a welcoming, committed and supportive team

Salary, hours & benefits

£32,230–£40,085 FTE, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Company benefits include:

· Workplace pension

· Online GP access

· Retailer discounts

· Wellbeing programmes

· Free eye tests and flu jabs

Working hours: 8:30am – 4.30pm

We will consider full-time or part-time applicants for this role and can offer flexibility around the days worked.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your application through Indeed. As part of our safer recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete an On Track Education application form.

Completed application forms must be submitted by Wednesday 7th October.

Please note that applications will be viewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the role early.

Safeguarding and equality statement

On Track Education Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and all staff are required to remain vigilant and responsive to any child protection concerns.

As part of our safer recruitment process, robust pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended by the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020. Therefore, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed. If disclosed in error, they will not be taken into consideration.

On Track Education is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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Pay: £32,230.00-£40,085.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person