ESMA Teacher - Science KS3-4

About the role

Job Title: ESMA Teacher - Science KS3-4 and Maths KS3
Starting Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 pa pro rata – Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers minimum and upper pay range (non fringe) + SEN allowance
Hours: 26.0 / 0.8 FTE
Location: Stevenage - covering North & East Herts with some Countywide travel
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services

Would you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire County Council to deliver better outcomes for children unable to attend school for medical reasons?

About the team

The ESMA Teaching Service are recruiting for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching in person and virtually.

This service offers education to students who are unable to attend school due to medical needs, in a variety of formats, including small group teaching, online and face-to-face. All students referred are of statutory school age (5-16 years). As well as providing access to education we also support reintegration back into their educational setting in line with medical advice.

About the role

We are looking for an inspirational Science teacher to join the Education Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) Teaching Service, who can deliver outstanding teaching to some of the County’s most vulnerable students.

The role involves a combination of face-to-face and online teaching as well as continued pastoral support for a group of students.

The current timetable (subject to change) for ESMA teachers is structured with teaching from 9.00am - 11.00am, followed by a break, and then a second teaching slot from 11.30am – 1.30pm. This could include a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, or all face-to-face or all online.

When not delivering lessons, teachers work on their pastoral responsibilities, which include holding Planning and Review meetings with families, students, schools, and health professionals, with their allocated students.

The purpose of these regular meetings is to ensure that the student has the appropriate access to education, considering their medical need, and has a plan to reintegrate into school.

About you

We are looking for an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support, and who brings strong teaching expertise in Science, a deep understanding of SEND and medical needs, and the ability to lead with compassion, clarity, and collaboration.

Essential:

• Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience.
• Recent classroom experience and practice knowledge for the subject specialism (Science KS3-KS4 with the ability to teach KS3 Maths).
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with health and SEND.
• Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example.
• Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions.
• Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
• Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills.
• Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities.
• Detailed knowledge of exam board specifications and exam requirements
• Ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum planning and shared resources.
• Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle, due to travel requirements.

Desirable:

• An understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher of Science to join a team dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for students who are too ill to attend school.

If you enjoy small-group teaching, both online and in person, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of students and their families, then this could be the role for you.  

To hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Haase on Tracy.haase@hertfordshire.gov.uk 07580 711077 for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: 26th September