Class Teacher

Job overview

Gloucester House has an opportunity for you.

Gloucester House is a specialist school with an embedded mental health team. The school is small (21 Children) and provides a unique therapeutic and education package. We are a fully integrated service with mental health and educational staff working closely together to provide a holistic approach for children with social emotional and mental health difficulties.

We can offer you an opportunity to:

• Work in a unique setting which offers an integrated health and education package

• To be part of an innovative, dynamic & supportive team

• Be part of a team that is committed to CPD opportunities in a unique setting.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information on Gloucester House please visit: www.gloucesterhouse.net

Closing date for applications is at midnight on 5th May 2025

Proposed interview date: 12th May 2025

Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post.

Please note:

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require under the reasonable direction of the headteacher.

• 1.     To teach pupils assigned to him\her, and to exemplify a good standard of classroom practice. 2.     To lead and manage a small group of support staff in order to maximise children’s learning and behaviour for learning. 3.     To prepare and implement long, mid and short term planning, in line with National Curriculum requirements and the curriculum policy.  This will include planning and preparing lessons in advance. 4.     To ensure children’s individual needs are catered for though knowing the child’s statement/EHCP and planning accordingly. 5.     To ensure appropriate differentiation/personalisation so that pupils of all ability levels are able to access the curriculum in place. 6.     To carry out assessment, recording and reporting procedures for all pupils assigned to him\her, including setting targets and writing annual review reports. 7.     To contribute to the Integrated Care Plan ensuring Positive Handling Plans are up to date and implemented, and to record progress in relation to these. 8.     To promote the general progress and well-being of pupils assigned to him\her.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.