Middle Leader, English Teacher at The Harbour School Dorset

As part of Delta, Education Trust, Harbour School Dorset’s vision is“Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. This means we really care whether pupils love or hate their learning, so we work hard to create a space where pupils learn together to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. Are you an enthusiastic individual who can bring this vision to life. This may be your first middle leader role or you’re looking for a school where you can make a real difference to children’s lives? 

We require someone who can take an innovative approach to achieving the desired results for our students and who can empower young people to see the importance of English qualifications as a foundation to a successful journey in life.

Dan our Headteacher and his senior team are always looking for committed people to join our team and right now are looking for a Middle Leader to make a difference to children with ASC and social, emotional and mental health needs and giving them the opportunities they deserve is a job like no other.

Louis struggled to attend school for years. Thanks to his teacher, Louis developed ways of learning and emotional regulation, helping him to keep up with and exceed his peers. Louis is thriving right now, loving his Apprenticeship and positively engaging in his work experience with a local employer.

You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.

The best of all worlds; not only are collaborating on the curriculum, you are then bringing it to life with the children by teaching and nurturing them. Learning can look different for everyone; learning is continuous and enabled by the broad curriculum, therapeutic interventions, and the environment the school and staffing team create. It’s only through your excellent teaching that we will create that environment together to ensure the pupils progress towards a happy life that they can enjoy.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the office team on 01929 508286 to arrange an appointment.

The Harbour School Dorset is a special school for students with ASC and SEMH needs. We are a relatively new school and have undergone a period of rapid expansion in pupil and staff numbers, since we opened in 2019 but we are almost at capacity of 150 students.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a School and Delta Education Trust, a growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. We put this into practice by ensuring:

• all decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students and families
• high support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do
• we work collaboratively and make team, not individual, decisions
• we acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn and improve
• we are always open to learning and seeking new ideas