Job Summary
Working Hours:
Term time only, full time
Advert Start Date:
21/05/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/06/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Clare Lodge
Salary:
£31,650 to £49,084 dependent on experience
Further Information
All about the Role
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed teaching that meets the individual needs of vulnerable young people at Clare Lodge.
Teachers are expected to plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that promote both academic progress and personal growth in a secure, nurturing environment.
Teaching & Learning:
Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive English lessons that inspire and challenge all learners.
Adapt teaching to meet individual needs and starting points.
Use formative and summative assessments to track progress.
Curriculum Development:
Contribute to a broad, enriched curriculum including BTEC, Functional Skills, and AQA awards.
Ensure content is accessible, relevant, and aligned with national standards and student needs.
Student Support & Safeguarding:
Build positive relationships and respond to students' emotional and behavioural needs.
Foster a trauma-informed, psychologically safe classroom.
Uphold all safeguarding procedures.
Collaboration & Professionalism:
Work with care, health, and education teams to support holistic development.
Engage in CPD and contribute to school improvement.
Monitoring & Accountability:
Keep accurate records of planning, assessment, and attendance.
Contribute to school evaluation and maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
All about You
- You have Qualified Teacher Status or QTLS
- You have experience of working with young people with a range of special education needs and with a range of abilities
- You are able to deal positively and objectively with challenging pupils and display skills of patience, understanding and tolerance
All about Clare Lodge
Clare Lodge is a leading national provider of all female "welfare" placements (Children Act 1989. Section 25) for young people in the UK. The service is independent, not contracted to the Youth Justice Board and accepts referrals in respect of young people aged 10 to 17 years who are in need of care, programmes of intervention and protection. Typically, those placed have extensive histories of abuse and exploitation, poor attachments, and low self-esteem. Many of the young people have a range of health / mental needs and exhibit complex behaviours which may include running away, self-harm, exploitation, psycho-sexual difficulties, issues concerning drug and alcohol misuse, eating disorders, aggression and other challenging behaviours.
All about our Benefits
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme with support 24/7
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- Annual staff awards with peer-to-peer nominations
- £50 recognition vouchers awarded to employees by their manager
- Long service awards
- Cycle to Work Scheme
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.