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Qualified Teacher - specialising in STEM or Maths at KS3 and KS4

Job details

GEM Schools is an independent co-educational school which provides meaningful, bespoke education within a supportive learning environment. 

Our school caters for students from Key Stage 2, 3 & 4 with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and related diagnoses. We recognise that every student is different, yet equal, and all staff are committed to treating each young person inclusively, with compassion and understanding. 

We respect that every student will have a different set of needs. This is why we pride ourselves on offering a safe and encouraging learning environment, where students can feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. 

We believe that all young people should be provided with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential through building resilience, self- regulation and trusting relationships. We support our students to flourish; this promotes improved outcomes, attainment, and self-esteem. 

 We are recruiting for a STEM or Maths Teacher who has experience, passion, and skills in educating children with neurodivergent diagnoses.  The successful applicant will:

·       Have good knowledge of the difficulties that students with ADHD, Autism or trauma-based behaviours can face when learning and have great skills in supporting students to learn in a different way.

·       Be empathetic and supportive with all of the GEM students.

·       Safeguarding trained at level 3 would be preferable.

·       Excellent skills as a practitioner, showing particular passion for working with students who are both neurodivergent and have some trauma-based behaviour difficulties.

·       The ability to teach subjects across the curriculum but have a particular passion and interest in STEM or Maths

·       Excellent teamwork skills to be part of a fabulously flexible team that always make any learning completely student focused.

·       Has skills in KS3 or 4 and are happy to develop these skills further across the key stages.

·        Have high standards in academic achievement for all students.

·       Is wanting to be part of a growing team that pride themselves on working hard to make sure that the students feel at home while investing in their own futures.

·       Can adapt and change any teaching style to suit the student’s interests and difficulties.

·       Has excellent communication skills with students, staff, parents and other professionals.

·       May have desire to manage or lead a specific area of development within the school.

·       May have a good understanding of using information from EHCPs and can help in the development of these to help support the growing needs of the students.

·       Be creative with the curriculum being able to spot opportunities to take learning outside the classroom.

·       Have a strong understanding about safeguarding.

 Please email debra.thomas@gemhereford.org for an application pack.

 The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13^th August, and interviews will be held week commencing 18^th August.

 Please note that GEM Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care, and therefore this role will require and enhanced DBS check to be carried out and references checked prior to any successful applicant taking up the post.

For more information contact

Please email debra.thomas@gemhereford.org for an application pack

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