Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, experienced teachers to join our team in the Therapy Services Department. This team includes Occupational Therapists, support workers, sports & fitness staff and peer support workers. Together we provide a comprehensive range of interventions to meet the therapeutic needs of the adult patient group and promote recovery and well-being.
We are looking for teachers to provide classes in Maths, English, and ICT across the three care pathways at Arnold Lodge.
Each subject requires one day a week of teaching (approximately 7 hours).
You will liaise with staff within therapy services and the ward to determine effective methods of delivery for small groups of patients and individuals.
You will need to be flexible, organised and demonstrate effective communication skills.
Please ensure you read the job description and meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Enquiries and informal visits are encouraged so please contact the OT manager Nalda Pope.
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Main duties of the job
To teach basic and higher level skills (Level 2) in numeracy, literacy and ICT.
To teach functional skills in maths and English.
To prepare students for examinations in the core subjects as outlined above.
To teach English Language learners
To teach patients with additional learning needs such as ADHD and dyslexia.
To conduct assessments - initial, diagnostic, formative and summative.
To prepare Individual Learning plans, lesson plans and schemes of work as required.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage students in education in a forensic setting
To identify learning needs for students and apply effective teaching strategies
To produce reports on patient's progress within education.
To provide statistics as required by the Occupational Therapy Operational Manager.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage students in education in a forensic setting
To identify learning needs for students and apply effective teaching strategies
To produce reports on patient's progress within education.
To provide statistics as required by the Occupational Therapy Operational Manager.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics equivalent at Grade C or above.
- Nationally recognised teaching qualification at either Level 4 (CTLLS, CET, Cert Ed) or Level 5 (DTLLS, DET) or equivalent.
- Relevant qualification for subject or subjects you will be teaching. For example:- ICDL (Essentials) qualification or equivalent. ICDL Advanced or equivalent ESOL qualification
Desirable
- Assessors Award
- Qualifications in teaching students with dyslexia
Training
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training to maintain competencies
Desirable
- Other relevant accredited training or courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Has a through knowledge and understanding of current educational initiatives.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one years' experience of teaching core numeracy and literacy skills to at least Level 2, both individually and in groups. Minimum of one years' experience of teaching ICT skills or ESOL if applying for those subjects.
- Experience of devising and applying schemes of work, lesson plans and individual learning plans.
- Experience of maintaining written records, databases and producing reports.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offender institute or forensic unit.
- Experience of teaching adults with specific learning needs, e.g. mental health issues and/or learning disability
- Experience of teaching adults for whom English is not their first language.
- Experience of supervising other staff - eg Teaching Assistant
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in assessment, teaching and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics equivalent at Grade C or above.
- Nationally recognised teaching qualification at either Level 4 (CTLLS, CET, Cert Ed) or Level 5 (DTLLS, DET) or equivalent.
- Relevant qualification for subject or subjects you will be teaching. For example:- ICDL (Essentials) qualification or equivalent. ICDL Advanced or equivalent ESOL qualification
Desirable
- Assessors Award
- Qualifications in teaching students with dyslexia
Training
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training to maintain competencies
Desirable
- Other relevant accredited training or courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Has a through knowledge and understanding of current educational initiatives.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one years' experience of teaching core numeracy and literacy skills to at least Level 2, both individually and in groups. Minimum of one years' experience of teaching ICT skills or ESOL if applying for those subjects.
- Experience of devising and applying schemes of work, lesson plans and individual learning plans.
- Experience of maintaining written records, databases and producing reports.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offender institute or forensic unit.
- Experience of teaching adults with specific learning needs, e.g. mental health issues and/or learning disability
- Experience of teaching adults for whom English is not their first language.
- Experience of supervising other staff - eg Teaching Assistant
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in assessment, teaching and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
