Eslington is a thriving primary school situated across two sites in the Bensham/Teams area of Gateshead. We are a specialist provision that meets the needs of pupils, primarily from Gateshead, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
We also offer up to seven Assessment, Reintegration and Outreach (ARO) places for children experiencing challenges within their mainstream setting on a temporary basis.
We currently cater for up to 84 pupils from Year 1 to Year 6. Increasing pupil numbers have created the need for this additional post. Our two sites are approximately a 20-minute walk apart.
Our vision and values are rooted in nurturing principles, coupled with high expectations, ensuring that every child can achieve and experience success.
The Governing Body, staff and pupils are seeking to appoint a Classroom Teacher to support our ARO provision. We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and flexible teacher to gain significant experience in SEND and behaviour management. Due to our split-site provision, staff are expected to work across both locations. This role would also suit someone seeking a one-year secondment.
We are seeking a practitioner who:
Values and prioritises the development and achievement of the whole child
Can deliver high-quality, trauma-informed teaching within an SEMH setting, placing pupils’ social, emotional and mental health at the centre of all practice.
Can balance high expectations with nurture and support.
Is innovative and creative in designing effective individual learning experiences
Has consistently high expectations for pupil progress
Is committed to developing their understanding of factors affecting the emotional and social development of the child.
Works effectively as part of a team and demonstrates emotional resilience
Has strong behaviour management skills
The successful candidate will work with pupils across the primary phase and will provide both whole-class teaching and one-to-one support. Flexibility to work at either the Rose Street and/or Hazel Road sites is essential. Candidates with a full UK driving licence should be willing to transport pupils between sites on occasion (business insurance required).
In return we can offer you:
A positive, caring ethos with a strong focus on learning for all
A committed and supportive Governing Body and staff team
Pupils who are eager to succeed
Excellent professional development opportunities in SEND
Opportunities for career development across all areas of teaching
If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you.
As part of the shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out in line with safeguarding due diligence checks.
Anyone wishing to visit school please contact us to arrange.
If successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure
