Science Teacher

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Science Teacher Location: Cranborne, Dorset Salary: £25,714-£40,124 (M1-UPS2) Hours: 40 hours a week, Term Time Only Closing date: 13th 2021

The Beeches School is situated within the Aurora Boveridge College campus located in the Dorset countryside near the village of Cranborne. The school has access to a vast campus that is filled with beautifully manicured gardens, therapy spaces, a football pitch, forestry school, student spaces and much much more. Aurora Beeches is a remarkable and rare site that strives to excel consistently.

The Main Purpose Of The Role

To deliver high quality teaching and learning to young people aged 11-16 with social and emotional difficulties, anxiety disorders and mental health needs. The focus is on increasing academic and vocational qualifications and knowledge, whilst achieving independent living skills that will equip young people for the next stage in their lives, be that further education, training or work. Our students may present with challenging behaviours.
Responsibilities To contribute to the delivery and development of the curriculum, having regard to the educational, physical and social needs of the students within a learning environment. To work collaboratively with other members of staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To maintain and use short, medium and long term plans in delivering the curriculum. To set, monitor and review personalised targets that will optimise learning for each individual. To contribute to the review of Statements and EHC plans, PEP and LAC reviews. To provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge. To assist in the development of the curriculum offer. To maintain an overall awareness of current issues in the field of autism in order to be able to plan for effective teaching and learning. To manage a delegated budget as required.
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Qualifications Essential: PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training. To be able to teach Entry level 2 & 3, and GCSE’s in Science Desirable: Experience of working in a college environment, ideally in specialist education. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal. Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students’ progress. Good IT skills and understand of how IT can be used to support learning. Ability to remain calm and reflective when working in a challenging environment. Proven ability to work on own initiative, be well organised, prioritise effectively and achieve results against deadlines. Ability to engage students in positive enabling relationships
What’s on offer?
Full training and continued support Life assurance and pension Health cash back plan Car lease scheme Bike to work scheme Perk box Free parking Teachers’ Pension
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.