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Job title: Active Engagement Teacher/Instructor

Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, Greater Manchester

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Active Engagement Teacher/Instructor to join our close-knit team at Reddish Hall School located in Stockport.

About the role

We are seeking a flexible and talented teacher to join our team to deliver key subjects across all key stages. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching a mix of subjects and has a flair for being able to deliver interesting, hands on lessons to engage pupils in their learning. Many of our pupils are working below are due to gaps in learning or barriers to learning, and many have had periods of time away from formal learning, so the ability to make learning fun is crucial. The pastoral side of school is one of our strengths, and a key element of the role is as a form tutor. Intervention with individuals or small groups may also be part of the role also.

For 2024/25, the role involves teaching PE, with the support of our PE department, and Prince's Trust lessons, which are creative, innovative and support wider learning skills. As the school caters to the needs of the pupils, the teaching requirements may differ from year to year, however, we always play to the strengths and interests of our amazing staff team

The role will involve:

• Teaching pupils in all subjects under the direction of subject leads
• Planning and delivering excellent and engaging lessons, suitably differentiated to accommodate all learners
• Assessing and reporting on pupil progress in accordance with the school's expectations and policies
• Attending meetings as and when required
• Marking and feeding back to pupils as per the school policy
• The role of the form tutor; communicating with parents and carers and other relevant professionals
• Other relevant duties in accordance with the role of a teacher
• Participating in relevant CPD

Desirable

• QTS (or equivalent), with relevant experience - Although we would consider a suitable candidate who is not yet a qualified teacher, but interested in pursuing this career.

About The School

Reddish Hall is an independent SEMH school situated in Stockport, meeting the needs of students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The aim of the school is to encourage pupils to achieve and succeed personally, academically, socially and develop their self confidence that will enable them to cope in everyday situations and manage the transition from school to college or work environments. By rebuilding self-esteem and forging positive relationships, our pupils replace failure with success.

Reddish Hall School is based in Reddish, Stockport. The school is commutable from Manchester, Stockport and Surrounding areas.

We are part of the Acorn Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.