Head of English
Rivermead School, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UGThis job expired on 11 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2024
Closing date
11 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: We are seeking a qualified teacher with the ability to plan and teach Key Stage 3 pupils. There will be significant gaps in the pupils’ knowledge and understanding . There's a real onus on life skills which help to enhance their values, learning and interests as well as specialist support.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
1 SEN allowance
TLR 2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
- A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- Experience teaching across subjects at primary or secondary level
- A deep understanding of the needs of students with special educational requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to inclusive education and a passion for supporting students with special needs.
What the school offers its staff
Rivermead School is a thriving secondary special needs school dedicated to providing an outstanding and inclusive education to learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. We take time to know our learners and have the highest expectationsand aspirations for them. Our learners are polite and courteous and excellent relationships are at the heart of our success.We are committed to ensuring that all learners, regardless of their unique challenges, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Rivermead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Rivermead School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- watkk001@rivermeadinclusivetrust.org
- Phone number
- 01634 338348
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Arranging a visit to Rivermead School
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