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Head of English

Rivermead School, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG

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• 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: No, visa sponsorship not available
• 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.

Applying for the job

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Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

About Rivermead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Rivermead School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: watkk001@rivermeadinclusivetrust.org
• Phone number: 01634 338348
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rivermead-school (opens in new tab)

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