Teacher of BTEC Employability Full Time

Leicester, Leicestershire
Hays
Teacher of BTEC Employability & Careers required at Oakwood School (SEND/SEMH) Teacher of BTEC Employability & Careers (SEND/SEMH)Full time and Permanent
To start as soon as possible

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students and staff.

We are immensely proud that our staff enjoy their work and enjoy coming to school. We strongly believe that by caring for our staff and providing the right work life balance, you in turn help to produce a happier environment, with a more productive team and a better connection with the students you teach.

Applications are equally welcome from experienced candidates that are looking for a change of environment and newly qualified teachers.

Job Role
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join us at Oakwood and work with our post 16 student who experience a range of needs including SEMH. The appointed candidate will have a background in teaching with experience or an interest in employability/careers. You will have a passion for helping prepare young people for the world of work and adulthood, developing real life opportunities for our students when they leave school. All teaching specialisms are welcome to apply, however QTS/QTLS would be required.

We are looking for someone who will work closely with our existing team and support our curriculum, that will in turn engage and support our students’ learning. We are passionate about giving all our students skills that will help them progress and reach their potential within their lives and chosen careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and adventurous teacher to join our school. Our teachers are encouraged to take learning beyond the classroom and utilise our 30 acres of ground and woodland to bring learning to life.

At Oakwood we have a no blame culture where you are encouraged to be creative in your delivery and thinking. Applications are welcome from colleagues with either mainstream or SEND experience, with appropriate training provided for all staff.

About Oakwood
Oakwood is a SEN School specialising in the education of SEMH students. Set in 30 acres of grounds and woodland in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. The school has been purpose built to cater for the requirements and needs of the pupils we support and offers fantastic facilities for every child. We are a fairly new school with big ambitions and an ethos of putting every child first. We support a range of young SEMH pupils from the ages of 8-18 across our two sites based at our Oakwood Community School and our Cedarwood site within Leicester City.

At Oakwood we believe that treating everyone equally and developing a culture of mutual respect is essential to create a bond between staff and pupils and between pupils and their peers. We also uphold those values that help everyone embrace children whose backgrounds involve different faiths, lifestyles, and beliefs.

Working hours (and everyone really does go home on time!)
• Monday and Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm
• Friday: 8:30am to 3pm

We very much hope you will feel inspired to come and be part of the Oakwood team.