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Stevenage (On-Site)
Permanent, Term time
No DBS check required
£30,000 - £46,525 pa plus SEN, dependent on experience
Job Title: ESMA Teacher KS1-3
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 pa plus SEN - Hertfordshire locally agreed MPS/UPS Teachers scale
Hours: 32.5 hours, Term Time Only
Location: Stevenage - with travel countywide (hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed term or Secondment to 31st Aug 2025
Directorate: Childrens Services
About the team
Would you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire delivering better outcomes for children unable to attend school for medical reasons?
The Educational Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) is an educational teaching service for children with medical needs, which sits within Access and Inclusion, part of the Integrated Services for Learning (ISL) portfolio within Children's Services.
ISL is a multi-disciplinary service comprising of SEND Specialist Advice and Support services, Access & Inclusion Services, Educational Psychologists and Statutory services. Within the service, there is a vacancy for an ESMA Teacher to deliver the core curriculum (English, Maths & Science) to pupils in Key Stages 1, 2 & 3.
About the role
As part of Integrated Services for Learning (ISL) the post holder will work closely with schools, health professionals and other agencies to ensure children absent from school for medical reasons are provided with the best possible education and supported to return to school when appropriate.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching with an understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental), and an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support.
About you
Essential:
• Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience.
• You will have recent classroom experience, practice knowledge for the subject specialism (English, Maths, Science).
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.
• In-depth 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.
• Ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate practice, evidence outcomes and identify areas for development.
• 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.
• Able to travel independently - current driving licence.
Desirable:
• Hold relevant additional qualification in a specialist area e.g. SEND, Autism, SpLD, SLCN, PNI, National SENCO Award etc.
To hear more about this opportunity please contact Carli Sutton, ESMA Lead Teacher on 01442 454433 or via email: carli.sutton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: 11th October
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 pa plus SEN - Hertfordshire locally agreed MPS/UPS Teachers scale
Hours: 32.5 hours, Term Time Only
Location: Stevenage - with travel countywide (hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed term or Secondment to 31st Aug 2025
Directorate: Childrens Services
About the team
Would you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire delivering better outcomes for children unable to attend school for medical reasons?
The Educational Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) is an educational teaching service for children with medical needs, which sits within Access and Inclusion, part of the Integrated Services for Learning (ISL) portfolio within Children's Services.
ISL is a multi-disciplinary service comprising of SEND Specialist Advice and Support services, Access & Inclusion Services, Educational Psychologists and Statutory services. Within the service, there is a vacancy for an ESMA Teacher to deliver the core curriculum (English, Maths & Science) to pupils in Key Stages 1, 2 & 3.
About the role
As part of Integrated Services for Learning (ISL) the post holder will work closely with schools, health professionals and other agencies to ensure children absent from school for medical reasons are provided with the best possible education and supported to return to school when appropriate.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching with an understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental), and an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support.
About you
Essential:
• Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience.
• You will have recent classroom experience, practice knowledge for the subject specialism (English, Maths, Science).
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.
• In-depth 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.
• Ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate practice, evidence outcomes and identify areas for development.
• 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.
• Able to travel independently - current driving licence.
Desirable:
• Hold relevant additional qualification in a specialist area e.g. SEND, Autism, SpLD, SLCN, PNI, National SENCO Award etc.
To hear more about this opportunity please contact Carli Sutton, ESMA Lead Teacher on 01442 454433 or via email: carli.sutton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: 11th October
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Closing date: Tue 01/10/2024 at 01:00
Job reference: HCC26037