Teacher
The Flagship School, Hastings, TN34 2AE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 5pm
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Main payscale (East Sussex) £31,650 FTE - £43,607 FTE
Teacher job summary
Company Description
The Beckmead Trust believes in providing every young person with the best possible education and opportunities. Our family of schools, located in the SE, The Flagship School is soon moving into its purpose-built premises. Beckmead is built on a foundation of community, social justice and a support network for children with special educational needs.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role as a Teacher. Teachers will be responsible for lesson planning, delivering high-quality education, effectively communicating with students and colleagues, and promoting a positive learning environment. The role will involve working closely with parents, carers, and agencies to ensure the holistic development of our students.
Moving from Mainstream?
Note from Headteacher:
As someone who transitioned from mainstream education, I've discovered profound satisfaction in special education. Focusing on individual student needs creates a genuinely personalised and impactful teaching experience. I invite fellow educators to consider the unique benefits of joining us in this rewarding field.
One of the most significant advantages is the opportunity for individualised instruction. Tailoring teaching to each student's strengths and needs fosters meaningful engagement and academic progress. Without the pressures of standardised testing, educators can focus on cultivating a love for learning through creative and adaptive methods. In this environment, our role is to make a slight difference every day.
Additionally, special education offers a tangible impact. Witnessing students overcome challenges and achieve personal milestones provides deep professional fulfilment. The collaborative partnerships we form—working closely with a dedicated team, including other professionals and families—ensure a holistic approach to student success.
Moreover, special education's dynamic nature fosters ongoing professional growth and a continuous learning journey. I encourage those seeking a career where their passion for teaching directly translates into positive student outcomes to explore this fulfilling path. We currently have roles available at two brand-new schools in Essex. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. My experience in special education has been transformative, and it can be equally rewarding for you.
Qualifications
Experience in teaching, primary or secondary and lesson planning
Strong background in education and teaching
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for empowering and supporting students with special educational needs
Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences
Experience working with diverse student populations
Strong organisational and time management skills
Relevant teaching qualifications and certifications
For further information about the role, please see the attached job description.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Beckmead Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so expect all staff, volunteers and contractors, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance (including the ability to participate in Physical Intervention), satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents/issues which are publicly available online.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Flagship School
- School type
- Free School, ages 6 to 16
- School size
- 50 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 6 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Flagship School website
We have created a school for neuro-diverse children that offers a stimulating, inspiring and nurturing environment, where your child will be supported to explore and develop their own set of unique talents.
We recognise that every child who attends our school is unique and take a holistic approach to their learning, by offering:
an exciting, high quality and creative curriculum designed to meet their specific learning styles and interests; bringing to life the core subjects of maths, English, science and computing, complemented by a programme of enhanced subjects and enriching life skills
a dedicated team of teachers and therapists who work together so that every aspect of the school day provides opportunities for pupils to make progress; academically, socially and emotionally
an architect-designed building that has been created for special needs children, offering accessible and imaginative classrooms for learning, dedicated outdoor spaces and a forest school, alongside a range of facilities and equipment to engage and inspire
Our aim is for every pupil to leave our school with the life skills, resilience and educational attainment they need to lead a meaningful and rewarding life.
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