Teacher - The White House School

Job Introduction

The White House School Website

The White House School is an Independent Specialist school. We are part of an ethical and progressive organisation that believes it can achieve real change for pupils and their families.

The White House School is situated within BCP local authority and offers a specialist learning provision which emphasises the development of core academic understanding, encourages creativity, celebrates outdoor learning and promotes the growth of essential life skills. We aim to establish a safe, creative and vibrant environment where children feel challenged and supported in their learning, achieving high levels of wellbeing and academic success. We aim to nurture and develop mutual respect, tolerance, teamwork, perseverance, kindness and good manners.

We are seeking an experienced teacher to join our team. We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum across the school. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care. 

The teacher will teach a primary curriculum, adapted for our pupils. The suitable candidate will be expected to plan and deliver a progressive curriculum across the Key Stages ensuring aspirational outcomes and supporting our pupils on their future pathways.

Equal Opportunities

The White House School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and pupils are given equal opportunities for employment and education.
It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background.
The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open welcoming and safe environment for all its pupils, employees, and visitors.

Safeguarding

The White House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be conducted; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced
 DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. As you have been shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected
 (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

No CV’s will be accepted and an application form must be completed prior to interview.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary MPS/UPS

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Education: Bachelor’s, QTS

Experience: Teaching 1 year

Interview date - TBC