Teacher

Pollyteach is an established independent school and alternative provision for children (aged 8-16) with a range of special educational needs and learning disabilities. 

Our priority is to build trust with our students and provide a supportive and safe environment in which they can learn. Hence our ethos: ‘engaged to learn’. The curriculum lead role is underpinned by a range of accredited qualifications including GCSEs and vocational awards. 

We provide personalised tutoring and support to students one-to-one and in small group settings to meet their educational and wellbeing needs – either as part of a full-time programme or to supplement mainstream school provision. 

We are looking to recruit 4 curriculum leads who share our core values to help us to deliver outstanding education in maths, English and science for our students. 

You can find out more about what we do and who we are by visiting our website https://www.pollyteach.com/about

Our Curriculum Leads teach students aged 8 to 16 in small groups and on a one to one basis. You will encourage positive behaviour and motivate them to achieve positive outcomes. You are the lead on your specialist subject, including setting targets, agreeing schemes of work, and evaluating the teaching of the subject across the provision.

You can find out more about the role by referring to the Role Profile. 

The advertised salary is the actual salary for the role. The FTE is £35,542.00 per annum. Pay award pending

Working at Pollyteach 

There are lots of great benefits to working at Pollyteach 

• A rewarding career working towards engaging our young people in bespoke learning programmes.
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free, confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Relevant teaching qualification / QTS status (or working towards)
• A passion for working with children who are disengaged from education.  
• Experience of working with children/young adults in education.

See the Person Specification for more information of essential and desirable skills and experience. 

Working Hours 

Term time working (39 weeks): Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30 with a 30-minute break taken flexibly. Up to additional 5 days during school holidays.

The role will be based at one of Pollyteach’ s five sites in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Blidworth, Nottingham or Mansfield. While we will try to take your preference into account, you may be required to work from any site in accordance with business needs.

You will also be required to support the learner outdoors and/or off-site in various engagement activities

Completing your application

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Pollyteach.

Pollyteach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect students and staff from abuse or harm, to promote British Values and to prevent the radicalisation of students and staff.  

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and overseas check where applicable. Provide proof of their right to work in the UK and comply with health screening to assess their mental and physical fitness to carry out their duties.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, you can submit a CV and we will consider it alongside your application form. 

In order to apply for this role, you will need to create a profile on our online recruitment portal, Face-Ed.

Please click on the “apply” button and this will take you to the link to create a profile.

You will need to ensure you complete ALL sections of your profile before you can submit your application.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application you can contact hr@pollyteach.com or call the Recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 283 and we will be happy to help.