Job Description

We are looking for a Science teacher to join our hard working, dynamic and supportive staff team in the delivery of education and residential care at this special school for boys aged 11-16 who have behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties .Do you have what it takes to work with children displaying behavioural difficulties in and out of the classroom? Do you want a positive and rewarding job? Can you find diverse approaches to complex needs ?De-escalate and calm children in distress?Communicate at different levels in clear, concise, verbal and written terms to children and adults? Be resilient and resourceful? Find the stamina and energy to see an action through to an agreed outcome? If you have these qualities plus a passionate and strong commitment to teaching, a wide range of interests and experience, a robust sense of humour and indefatigable patience - you could be the 'Super-Teacher' we need. Job description and person specification attached.

Salary includes SEN allowance and would be according to experience, there is also the possibility of Extra Duty Allowance if available.Do you think you fit this exacting bill?

Please email Executive Head Teacher eparamor@ramsdenbillericay.co.uk . with your application as soon as possible.

Ramsden Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable young persons and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance and previous employment verification.Ramsden Hall School is a community residential special school for boys who have a statement of special needs for behaviour,emotional and social difficulties aged 11 - 16. The school is situated on two sites. One in Ramsden Heath Billericay and one in Langham near Colchester. The Billericay site comprises a large victorian country mansion build in 1854 in which residential house and administration offices are situated. There is a newly constructed academic provision situated close to the original building which has been furnished and resourced to a high standard. The buildings are set in 14 acres of grounds including a playing field, swimming pool mature gardens. A number of staff live on site ensuring support and safe supervision for pupils at all times.

Ramsden Hall School is a community residential special school for boys who have a statement of special needs for behaviour,emotional and social difficulties aged 11 - 16. The school is situated on two sites. One in Ramsden Heath Billericay and one in Langham near Colchester. The Billericay site comprises a large victorian country mansion build in 1854 in which residential house and administration offices are situated. There is a newly constructed academic provision situated close to the original building which has been furnished and resourced to a high standard. The buildings are set in 14 acres of grounds including a playing field, swimming pool mature gardens. A number of staff live on site ensuring support and safe supervision for pupils at all times.Start DateMonday, 01 September 2014

Information about the School

Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for male students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) based in Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex.

The Academy was judged Good at its recent Ofsted inspections and is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust and DfE approved sponsor.

The Academy works with up to 100 secondary-age and Year 6 male students who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues offering a residential provision.

The Academy aims to support all students with their specific needs and barriers to learning to enable them to reach their full potential both academically and in terms of managing their behaviour. This is achieved by providing high quality teaching and learning and by using assessment, engagement and developing educational programmes. The Academy works actively with students and their families to ensure positive outcomes for all.

Focused attention is paid to the student’s individual needs through an integrated therapeutic approach to the curriculum. The Academy works with families to put in place aspirational targets for all learners and always celebrate the achievements of students to reinforce their success and achievement.

Any of the students demonstrating the skills and attainment required to successfully reintegrate into a mainstream school will be supported in the transition. Families will also receive support and guidance on how to best work with the school to help ensure their child is successful. The Academy aims for all students to enter further education, training or employment on exit from the Academy.

Our site is both attractive and well equipped in all areas of the curriculum and is well resourced. The school is situated with 14 acres of land in Ramsden Heath, near Billericay.