Class Teacher

Join Our Team as a Class Teacher!

Basic Salary: £28,000 - £39,520

Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Exciting Benefits Await You:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Brampton, Cumbria

About Our School

At North Lakes Children's Services, we pride ourselves on being a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. Our mission is to enhance the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of every young person we work with.

We are proud to be an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we achieved our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014.

Your Role as a Teacher

As a Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in enhancing the learning experiences of our youngest pupils, who have a diverse range of special educational and learning needs. You will support our teaching staff in helping these pupils gain independence and fully participate in the curriculum and school life. This position will be based at Kirby Moor School.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the national curriculum while addressing the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Support the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviors.
• Report on pupils' progress and concerns, collaborating with other school staff to ensure all needs are met.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, fostering interaction and positive learning outcomes in a nurturing environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A strong educational background, ideally to degree level.
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer You

• A workplace that values the emotional health and well-being of everyone (including you!).
• Support for your professional development through a variety of skill-building opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe environment.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered by Kirby Moor School.

Kirby Moor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.