Primary Teacher (KS1 & KS2)
Talbot House Children's Charity, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HWThis job expired on 2 July 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 September 2023
Closing date
2 July 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours of work: 39 hours per week (term time plus some days as required e.g. GCSE results day). Working Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm, alternative hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: competitive, we will consider all salaries for this role, equivalent M1 to M6.
Pay scale
- Salary: competitive, we will consider all salaries for this role, equivalent M1 to M6.
Additional allowances
We offer a part SEN allowance for this role (this will rise again in April 2024 and to full minimum SEN in April 2025). Further details will be explained to those invited for an interview.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Talbot House Children's Charity are looking to recruit a passionate and experienced Primary Teacher. Applicants must hold QTS with full Early Career Teacher (ECT) Status (formally NQT), to apply.
The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, to work in our growing school. Some of our pupils may have multiple needs.
We are a non-maintained special school with pupils ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4, this role is to teach Key Stage 1 & 2. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
The applicant should have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, have classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with KS1 and KS2 pupils.
See our Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the vacancy. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
What the school offers its staff
Working at the Charity you will:
receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
join the Teachers Pension Scheme.
attend staff events.
be working with a passionate team.
work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
be provided with meals while at work.
be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
Further details about the role
https://www.talbothousecc.org.uk/jobs-at-talbot-house
To apply, please complete the application form attached, remember to read our 'tips for applicants' and use the personal specification to help you compete the application form successfully. Those who read our tips for applicants document are far more likely to complete the application the high standards we require, and are therefore more likely to be invited for interview.
Our full job description and personal specification can be found on our website (link above) and are attached for your convenience.
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: 0191 229 0111 or email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Talbot House Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure or online and Enhanced Certificate Check. All appointments are subject to our Safer Recruitment Policy, which is available for you to read within each vacancy page on our website.
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About Talbot House Children's Charity
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 37 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01912290111
Our aim is to inspire young people to become resilient, motivated, and successful adults who are equipped to meet the challenges of today and the future. We do this by creating a positive, supportive, and stimulating environment that promotes their development, academically, spiritually and socially. We pride ourselves on ‘changing children’s lives’.
Talbot House Trust is a charitable organisation the site is in a village called Walbottle on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne, enrolling pupils aged 5-18.
All pupils have an EHCP (Education, Health Care Plan). Talbot House is a non-maintained special school and charity for children with complex needs specialising in SEMH/ASD. However, many of our children have multiple complex needs such as ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment alongside their primary need of SEMH/ASD, some with multi diagnosis. We pride ourselves on knowing and understanding our pupils by building good relationships with them from day one, along side their families.
We ensure that we can do the best for every pupil therefore we look closely at the need of each pupil and ensure that they access the best curriculum for their need. Once a pupil is on roll, we will start preparing their support plan by the end of he second week this will be in place. We will also base this on their EHCP and information gathered during enrolment. Pupils support plans are a working document which are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. The support plan is guided by information sharing through our daily briefings at the end of each day, this allows us to make appropriate changes and update strategies as required. Pupils have the opportunity to work towards a variety of qualifications including GCSE’s, Entry Level 1, 2 & 3, Functional Skills Level 1, 2 & 3, AQA Unit Awards.
Arranging a visit to Talbot House Children's Charity
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@talbothousecc.org.uk.
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