Class Teacher

Basic Salary: £28,000 - £39,520

Contract: Full time, Term time only

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Brampton, Cumbria

At North Lakes Children's Services, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. Our mission is to enhance the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of every young person we support.

We are proud to be an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we achieved our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014.

As a Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in enhancing the learning experiences of our youngest pupils, who have a diverse range of special educational and learning needs. You will collaborate with our dedicated teaching staff to help students gain independence and fully engage in the curriculum and school life at Kirby Moor School.

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the national curriculum while addressing the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Support the class team in creating learning opportunities and fostering positive behaviors.
• Monitor and report on pupils' progress, collaborating with other staff to ensure their needs are met.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to drive interaction and achieve positive learning outcomes in a nurturing environment.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A strong educational background, ideally to degree level.
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

• A workplace that prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone, including you!
• Support for your professional development through a variety of skill-building opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe environment.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS Check, which will be covered by Kirby Moor School.

Kirby Moor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.