Bespoke Teacher - Dorchester Learning Centre

We're looking for an experienced qualified teacher to teach small groups of pupils who are on "bespoke" education packages. This could be small groups or 1:1. You'll be supporting young people who are unable to attend a school placement and who therefore attend various other alternative provision. It is essential that you have experience of teaching KS4 English and Maths, and desirable that you have experience of working with pupils who find learning difficult. You must hold QTS.

Dorchester Learning Centre provides education for the most vulnerable students in Dorset. We are the only school in Dorset that has the Trauma and Mental Health Informed School accreditation. We are a learning community that is child centred, putting the needs of our students first. We look to appoint dynamic, creative and resilient individuals to our roles within our school. We know from Ofsted and our experience that we get the best out of our students when they have secure and positive relationships with staff and that they are able to learn most effectively when these are in place.

We passionately believe that happy, highly respected employees make for good teaching and support staff. We therefore take the wellbeing of our staff very seriously and ensure that they all maintain a healthy work-life balance. Successful candidates will be prepared to work hard and respond to the daily challenges of school life but won’t have any unreasonable demands placed upon them.

We strongly recommend that you come and visit our school to learn more about this post as the job description doesn't fully capture the variety in the role. If you are interested in applying, please do so as soon as possible as we will shortlist applications upon receiving them, so might bring the closing date forward.

Please do not upload a CV. Applications should be made by fully completing the on-line form.

The Dorchester Learning Centre has a main teaching base close to Dorchester (Monkton Park). The cohort ranges in age from 5 - 16. Visits to the school are encouraged and recommended. Please contact Debbie Guyler [email protected] to make an appointment or telephone 01305 261213.