Therapeutic Class Teacher

A therapeutic school in Arundel are looking for a nurturing, energetic, confident, and adaptable class teacher. This school and residential home, works and supports vulnerable children who have faced complex trauma, neglect, and abuse and due to this, have often missed periods of education. All children have an EHCP and follow individualised learning plans and strategies. The children are working at different levels and follow a different curriculum based on play and therapy. The subjects are embedded within specific school focuses each term such as, an art and craft focus.

This school is based in the rural area of Arundel, it is surrounded by fields of green and animals. Their large grounds include a sensory garden, adventure playground, a cabin library, a therapy suite and a Forest School. The staff believe in children learning through play and embracing the outdoors to facilitate their love of learning.

Not only does this school believe strongly in supporting children but also, they know their staff work incredibly hard and deserve the best. Staff and children are provided with home cooked food every mealtime, from locally sourced shops and cooked by a professional chef daily. All staff also have a clinical therapist and are supported by all staff within the school.

Requirements-

This school are seeking a committed class teacher who can dedicate a minimum of a year to this school as the children require consistency and need to rely on their educators and care providers. Due to the nature of the children’s history, they often display challenging behaviour and therefore need a teacher who will show them unconditional support and love, that can remind them that it is okay to feel big emotions and help children re-build a love of learning and trust in others.

• Qualified Teacher Status is not essential, although it is beneficial. However, experience teaching or working with children is essential, as well as an understanding of childhood trauma or psychology.

If you have a passion for changing children’s lives, for showing them unconditional love and care and for making a positive impact on their education- This school would love to hear from you!

If you would like to visit the school before making a decision, a trial day can be organised for you before you dedicate yourself to a year.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Please call or email Harriet-
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