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Class Teacher Needed for a School in Poole!

Job Title: Class Teacher
Location: Poole
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 Annually (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: January 2025

Are you an inspirational Class Teacher? GSL Education are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join a local school in Poole as a Class Teacher starting from January 2025.

The school is committed to providing a high-quality, supportive, and inclusive environment for students with SEN and learning difficulties, focusing on student happiness, safety, and progress.

About the School:

The school is a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises personalised education and therapy, empowering children and young adults to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a strong focus on inclusivity, respect, and British values, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth. The school emphasises the development of communication skills, physical well-being, and life skills, preparing students for future success and social inclusion. Based on Christian principles, the school fosters a warm, respectful community where diversity is celebrated, and all individuals are valued. It actively works to eliminate discrimination, promoting equality, and offers a broad range of vocational and extracurricular opportunities, including sports, drama, music, and art, ensuring every student has the chance to succeed and participate fully in school life. The school’s commitment to the well-being of each student is evident through their individualised care plans and focus on holistic development, with a strong partnership between staff, families, and the wider community.

About the Role:

As a Class Teacher, you will create an inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environment in a semi-formal KS2 setting, using specialist approaches to provide individualised support and help each student reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver a semi-formal curriculum designed to develop life skills, communication, and independence.
Plan and assess personalised learning plans for students with complex needs, including autism, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, ensuring holistic support for each student.
Maintain a high standard of safeguarding, ensuring students’ health, safety, and well-being.
Use behaviour management strategies tailored to individual needs.
Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or complex needs, particularly in an SEN setting is preferred.
Strong knowledge of SEN, including autism, sensory processing issues, and communication challenges.
Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to teaching.
Ability to create an inclusive, positive learning environment.
Commitment to continuous professional development in SEN education.
Experience delivering semi-formal and functional skills-based curriculums.
Knowledge of positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practices.
If you meet the criteria and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students as a Class Teacher in Poole, we would love to hear from you. please apply now!

To work with GSL Education as a Class Teacher, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
GSL Education offers:

Competitive pay rates.
Personalised service with dedicated Consultants for support.
Flexibility for work/life balance.
Commitment to quality and safeguarding.
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must undergo background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Class Teacher, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online