Online Teacher

Are you a compassionate and empathetic individual with a genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent children?

The Role – Online Teacher

A fantastic and rewarding opportunity to help shape the lives of the most vulnerable young people across the UK, where your classroom is online. We are looking for experienced teachers, with a subject specialism, but the ability to teach literacy and/or numeracy more widely, for our National Online School, providing virtual learning and therapeutic education through online supported classes, with resources provided physically to pupils when required.

The Complete Education Solution (TCES)

TCES is a social enterprise, providing Good and Outstanding schools and services for pupils aged 7 to 19 with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The majority of our places are funded by Local Authorities. We are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to outstanding education and family support.

TCES National Online School (NOS), the first – and only – Department for Education accredited online special school, is a growing service provider across the UK, engaging with young learners virtually. These young people have lengthy gaps from formal education for a variety of reasons, with the majority displaying Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

This is a very exciting time in the development of the online school, recently nominated for several industry-leading awards, including TES and NASEN Specialist Provision of the Year.

On joining us, pupils will have already – on average – experienced three permanent exclusions, been out of full-time education for up to 18 months and are recognized to be substantially at risk of being unemployed, developing severe mental health problems and involvement with the criminal justice system later in life. That is where the TCES National Online School comes in to support engagement with life-long learning, and development of independence and social skills so that our pupils become successful adults.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• A champion of SEN and advocate for young people, with similar values to ours: Expect the very best from each other; Develop a strong work ethic; Respect and appreciate all difference; Include everyone and exclude no one; Listen to and involve everyone; Never give up on each other!
• Resilient and robust, role modeling outstanding professionalism.
• Qualified Teacher Status (holding QTS, QTLS or equivalent) with relevant SEND experience.
• Substantial demonstrable experience in providing differentiated and engaging learning opportunities for individuals and small classes with a variety of complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs & school avoidance.
• Competent digital skills, including a good understanding of IT systems and the ability to use them effectively as a member of an online school.
• Proven skills actively engaging in holistic teaching.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Proactive and innovative, collaborating with team members in other disciplines, whilst also with the ability to work flexibly and independently.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary & terms and conditions.
• An opportunity to join a leading provider of specialist education in one of the most rewarding sectors whilst directly contributing to the positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and ASC.
• Comprehensive induction process, and excellent CPD opportunities with all staff provided an individual Learning & Development Plan to support career development and enrolment in our own Ofqual registered Level 3 Award in Therapeutic Education and Group Process.
• Regular half-termly staff wellbeing days.
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs and an exclusive rewards platform.
• Gym & Active Health discounts.

To apply:

Please apply with a CV or TCES application form through the Guardian website. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a formal application form as per safer recruitment practices in Education.

TCES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

The Complete Education Solution is an equal opportunity employer.