General Subjects Teacher (College Central Hastings)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 28th March 2023
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Central Hastings College
2 Tile Barn Road
St Leonards On Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9QU
Phone: 01323 691000
Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Website: www.sabden.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
About the role
College Central - Hastings
Teacher of General Subjects
Full-Time - Permanent
1.0fte (32.5hrs per week)
MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 & SEN additional allowances
Starting salary from £30,384 per annum
The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.
College Central has two sites across East Sussex, Eastbourne and Hastings, and provides specialised education to young people with who have been, or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream school, with average class sizes of 8-10. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.
College Central, is seeking to recruit an experienced practitioner of general subjects, preferably with a focus in core subjects of English and/or Maths, starting as soon as possible. We would welcome applications from all specialisms, with the ability to adapt to teach a range of other subjects in a specialised setting. This position is primarily based at our Hastings site, but the successful candidate may be expected to work at our Eastbourne site, as and when required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all pupils make progress and succeed. You will be an effective and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about your subjects, highly organised and has the ability to motivate and engage learners. A proven ability to work with challenging students and a resilient attitude are essential.
If successful, you will become part of a very committed and hardworking team that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is preferable it is not essential. We will provide you with high quality training and support.
If you would like to visit College Central or have an informal discussion prior to submitting an application form, please contact Claire Hobden, School Secretary, via office.cc@sabden.org.uk.
For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies
Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 28th March 2023.
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Interviews are planned to be held as soon as possible.
For further information about The Trust and College Central, please visit SABDEN’s website by clicking here: www.sabden.org.uk
The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.