Package Description

SEND Teacher - Mynydd Haf School, Ty Ysgol Newport Road, Trethomas, Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 8BY

Salary: £28,288- £44,304 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Purpose of Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

At Mynydd Haf School

Mynydd Haf School provides high quality learning experiences within a small, focused nurturing environment to secondary school aged children who have an IDP/ALN Statement and have ADHD and/or express behaviours that are challenging or inappropriate in a community setting. Class sizes are small. The staff to student ratio is usually 2:4 in all classes.

What we are most proud of… Pupils, Staff, Visitors, LEAs, Estyn, professional partners, parents, carers… everyone comments positively on our close school community where we care about each other and support all pupils to keep themselves and their friends / peers safe.

Key Responsibilities

• This position is open to a specialist from either chemistry, physics, or biology
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision 
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card 
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts  
• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding
 We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

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