North West Surrey Short Stay School (NWSSSS) is looking to appoint an inspirational full or part time Teacher to join the staff team.
NWSSSS is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) across two sites, Pyrford and Kingsway, serving Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath for learners, aged 11 - 16, who have had difficulty in maintaining a place in mainstream education. The successful candidate would work across both sites.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or background.
- A competitive salary with SEN 1
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
- Exciting career opportunities.
- Supportive leadership team.
Our team of highly professional and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents, partner schools, the LA, the Management Committee and health agencies in order to support each student to achieve their full potential.
At KS4 the students study for GCSEs, BTECs and Functional Skills; we also provide a large range of pastoral programmes that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual student. At KS3 the students follow a broad curriculum that allows them to be prepared for the next step on their educational pathway.
At NWSSSS, we enable the students to understand their barriers to learning and assist them to reintegrate back into a suitable education setting.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and possess the flexibility and creativity to teach other subjects with a good understanding of Special Education, Mainstream Education and/ or Pupil Referral Units.
Any applicant will have the ability to understand what it takes to help a vulnerable learner progress both in a pastoral manner and academically.
The successful candidate will understand the challenges facing young people in the world today and will have the vision to support teaching and learning move to the next level. You will motivate students, engage parents and raise student’s aspiration in order to provide them with best opportunities and outcomes.
This is a permanent position starting asap.
If you are a successful teacher with strong commitment to inclusive values; have drive and determination; have excellent interpersonal skills; are a proactive team player; have the ability to strengthen partnerships and most importantly are passionate to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing Date is: Thursday 17th May
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May
Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Miranda Younger (Head of School) further detail is in the candidate information pack.
An enhanced DBS disclosure with Children's and Adults' Barred List check will be required for this role.
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice, reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under-represented groups.