ks2 teacher jobs

School Overview

The Lion Works School is an Independent special school. We are part of an ethical and progressive organisation that believes it can achieve real change for children, young people and their families.

The Lion Works School is situated within the BCP local authority. We offer an academic and vocational specialist learning provision across KS3, KS4 and Post 16 aiming to reduce barriers to enable successful learning experiences and outcomes. There are a variety of routes a student can take, which include GCSEs, BTECs and other accredited qualifications whilst building confidence, improving wellbeing, enabling self-regulation and increasing attendance. Our school is full of life and has a wealth of resources to spark interest and ignite that passion to achieve, equipping our students for everyday life and the opportunities that await them.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate teacher to join our team in supporting students with Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and other barriers to engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, committed, and motivated practitioner to contribute to the development of high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum across both the school and outreach provision. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for inspiring and re-engaging pupils who have experienced disrupted education, helping them rebuild confidence and achieve their full potential.

The role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, including GCSE, BTEC, and Functional Skills pathways, and may take place in students’ homes or a designated hub setting. Most students will have gaps in their learning, and the successful candidate will tailor teaching to meet these individual needs, planning and delivering a personalised, progressive curriculum that addresses learning gaps, promotes engagement, and supports aspirational outcomes. A strong understanding of strategies for supporting students with EBSA, Autism, and other neurodiverse needs is essential.

As a teacher, you will:

Plan, implement and deliver highly personalised learning programmes for students educated at home or in alternative settings, including KS2, KS3, GCSE and Functional Skills pathways

Deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum that meets individual need and supports gaps in learning

Use trauma-informed and EBSA-aware practice to reduce anxiety and increase engagement

Monitor and support the academic, emotional and social development of students

Provide learning experiences that enable students to achieve their full potential and build confidence in learning

Contribute to raising standards of attainment and progression

Create a safe, calm and consistent learning environment in home or outreach settings

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals supporting the student

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student work, progress and engagement

Mark and provide feedback on work within an agreed and reasonable timeframe

Assess, record and report on progress and use this to inform future planning

Provide both academic and pastoral support in line with agreed procedures

Keep appropriate records of students’ work

Mark and return work set, including homework within an agreed and reasonable time

Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment and use this knowledge and understanding to extend and challenge students’ learning

Provide academic and pastoral support to students in accordance with agreed procedures

Ensure that your practice and conduct is consistently of a high standard

Manage student issues within agreed protocols

Undertake such other reasonable duties as the Headteacher may require from time to time and review this Job Description annually with the Headteacher

Participate in the school’s appraisal and supervision process and to undertake any training that may be appropriate

Support and promote our school ethos and approach

Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others

Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all The Lion Works School’s activities

Adhere to the Staff Handbook and Code of Conduct

Uphold our safeguarding culture of vigilance at all times, ensuring the safeguarding of students is always of paramount importance and follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.

Contributing to the reports written for both parents and local authorities, including providing timely feedback to the SENDCo for Annual Review meetings.

Attending staff development events and weekly staff meetings

Undertaking and meeting any relevant CPD requirements

Equal Opportunites:

The Lion Works School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and students are given equal opportunities for employment and education. It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background. The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open welcoming and safe environment for all its students, employees, and visitors.

Safeguarding:

The Lion Works School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be conducted; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,916.00-£45,352.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person