English Teacher

English Teacher

Danby Wood School

• 1.0 FTE
• Permanent
• Salary: MPS 1 - MPS 6 (£34,069 - £46,940) plus SEN Allowance (£2,885 for qualified teachers holding QTS)
• Interview Date: Friday 16th November

At Danby Wood School, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to ensure the full growth and development of the child, physically, intellectually, socially and morally.

We have a well-established proactive staff team that is committed to the education of the whole child.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and passionate English Teacher to join our school. This position will require flexibility in working across classes and key stages as required to meet the needs of the school and its pupils. Due to the learning needs of some pupils across the school, experience of teaching and supporting children to access functional skills qualifications would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school as it continues its journey of providing engaging learning environments, learning experiences and support for its families.

Danby Wood School is part of Unity Education Trust, which provides education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, including mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our schools, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself on developing all.

We are looking for a teacher who

• Holds QTS and an undergraduate degree, with a record of good classroom practice.
• Has the energy and desire to help our children achieve their potential across a broad and stimulating curriculum.
• Is passionate about teaching and learning.
• Is friendly, positive and approachable.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is an inspiring and creative classroom practitioner.
• Is able to establish positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Is willing to contribute to the common goals of the school and Unity Education Trust.
• Has experience of Early Years practice, which would be an advantage in supporting the needs of some pupils across the school.
• Has experience of working with, or a commitment to supporting, children with SEND.

We can offer

• A supportive team and engaging environment.
• An excellent environment in which to develop professionally.
• Kind, confident and engaging children.
• A team of enthusiastic, dedicated and high-performing staff.
• Supportive Governors, Trustees and parents.
• All the advantages of a successful academy trust, with a friendly and strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff.
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, Jenna Keyes jkeyes@unityeducationtrust.uk.

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.