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What our staff say

Working for TCW has afforded lots of freedom and flexibility to think about new approaches to teaching - whether that's a maths lesson on ratio, through the medium of baking, or learning about history, via the literature of the period. There's always a great new resource being suggested and support from the cohort is never in short supply!

Jeremiah (Teacher)

It's incredibly rewarding creating a connection with a young person who feels that an academic approach is not for them and not only helping them unlocking their potential, but helping them and those around them, recognise their achievement. I'm from a performance background and so teaching with TCW let's me approach academic subjects in a creative way to explore and inspire a love of learning. A good sense of humour helps! The ethos of TCW is to offer both staff and students alike a nurturing environment in which to grow and develop.

Sarah (Teacher)

One of the things I love and appreciate the most about TCW is that from the moment we first step into the classroom, we are given the autonomy to be creative with the curriculum, and the independence to tailor it to meet our students needs. We have the opportunity to make learning meaningful for our students every day, to ignite their passion for learning and give them memorable experiences they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching at TCW is life changing - not just for the students, but for the teachers who have the opportunity to grow here.

Paige (Teacher)

My experience at TCW was brilliant – everyone was warm and friendly and it didn’t take long to feel like part of the community. The environment was very welcoming and it was valuable to be able to experience the different learning centres. Everyone I met made a real effort to support me, before I had arrived and during the placement.

My timetable was well managed and it was obvious that care had been taken to make sure that I got the best out of my experience. I knew exactly who to contact and who to speak to if I needed any support and everyone was very responsive and happy to help. I only spent a short time at TCW but it felt like that everyone went above and beyond to make sure that I could make the most out of the experience and gave me as many opportunities as they could. It was a pleasure to be a part of TCW for a short time.

Arabella (Work Placement Volunteer)

Leaders help staff to manage their workload and support their well-being. As a result, staff feel valued and are dedicated to their jobs.

Ofsted 2022 Report

I've worked for TCW for 8, maybe 9, years now and have really enjoyed my time here. It gives me an opportunity to be creative by tailoring lesson plans and ideas to suit individual students, allows me to meet all sorts of people and get to know new ways of thinking as a result. It started as a job that I did part time around my other work but quickly became my main focus as I found it far more rewarding than my previous work in television. The school has also been very flexible with timings and is full of creative people doing interesting things. It's always great to see other teachers supporting students to discover a new skill, interest, or way of working.

Sebastian (Teacher)

My journey teaching SEN students from various backgrounds and life situations has been both challenging and inspiring. The students have not only positioned me to bring the best out of my teaching skills, but motivated me to be an inspiration to them in return. Every seed planted will and continue to germinate for their youthful lives and beyond adulthood. Every experience is absorbing and fulfilling, as every dream is encouraged to become a reality.

Kevin (Teacher)

Working at TCW provides a platform for creativity and relationship building. Being a part of a young person's achievements and difficulties has its challenges but also it's joys. My favourite aspect is building relationships built on fun and laughter.

Ben (Teacher)

Working at TCW has been one of the best challenges of my career. Teaching and building relationships with the students over my six years here continues to be a delight, and although there are incredibly hard moments- overcoming them as a team is wonderful. TCW has helped me develop my own professionalism, skill set, flexibility, and my own self-belief. The school has supported me, believed in me when I have not, and invested in self-development through my time here. I have overcome obstacles I never thought I would be able to both in my working and personal life, due to the confidence I have built here. I can honestly say that working at TCW has changed me in all areas of my life for the better.

Anwen (Teacher)

Working at TCW has been life-changing. As a new teacher, I am well supported by a team of welcoming, resourceful and fun staff, who always keep an open mind. As a one to one educator, I am learning and progressing with my students to thrive. As a team, we may not know what's around the corner, but we will make it work together and shine. Backed by its ethos, at TCW, the sky is your limit (so don't be shy to apply)!

Teresa (Teacher)

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Vacancies

Teacher - Bank Worker
Role

We are looking for teachers to work on a one to one basis with young people throughout London, teaching in students’ homes and in our Learning Hubs. Our students are typically not suited to mainstream education due to SEN, medical needs, or SEMH. The work is varied, challenging, incredibly rewarding. You will be supported by our office education team, including a QTS teacher who will act as your mentor and well as safeguarding, wellbeing and interventions staff. The goal is to help your student(s) learn creatively, grow socially and achieve academically.

What we offer
- Creative and flexible working
- Regular Goldsmith University accredited training to help you grow as a teacher
- Support from a team of experts
- A friendly team of teachers to share in your journey
- Personal wellbeing support from a trained counsellor
- Access to hundreds of company discounts through Perkbox
- A choice of full time or part time work
You will need:
- The legal right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS Certificate, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable)
- Two professional reference checks
- Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH.
- The ability to teach up to KS3 or KS4 level, with support.
- A good level of literacy and numeracy.
Pay: You will start at a rate of £45.78 per 3 hour session with an additional £5.53 of holiday pay, going up to £52.32 + £6.32HP on passing your 5-week induction

Training

One off induction day – 9.00am – 3.45pm

Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions- 4.30 – 6.00pm

Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons – 4.30 – 6.00pm

Weekly training is paid at £13.15 + £1.59 per hour. You will be teaching and training simultaneously.

TCW Values

We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.

If you would like further information please email jobs@tcw.org.uk

How to Apply

1. Click here to download the Job Description

2. Click here to download the Application Form

3. Click here to download the Equal Opportunities Form

4. Fill in the forms and email them to Jobs@tcw.org.uk
Teacher - Salaried
Role

We are looking for tutors to work on a one to one basis with young people, teaching in students’ homes, public spaces, and our specially designed Learning Hubs. One to one teaching is the foundation of all our work. It takes compassion, creativity and patience, and the results can be truly life-affirming. Each tutor is supported by a team of education specialists, including a qualified teacher who acts as their mentor. We have spent many years developing an engaging and enriching curriculum, as well as sector-leading wellbeing support. Tutors play a vital role in helping our students to learn creatively, grow socially and achieve academically.

What We Offer
- The opportunity to teach creatively, without the constraints of mainstream school
- 12 weeks of school holiday per year
- Regular Goldsmith University accredited training to help you grow
- Support from a team of experts
- A friendly team of other tutors to share in your journey
- Personal wellbeing support from a trained counsellor
- Access to hundreds of company discounts through Perkbox
You Will Need:
- The legal right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS Certificate, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable)
- Two professional reference checks
- Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or behavioural needs
- The ability to teach up to KS3 or KS4 level, with support
- A good level of literacy and numeracy
Salary: £26,605 per annum FTE

Deadline: We are interviewing on a first come first serve basis.

Training

One off induction day – 9.00am – 3.45pm

Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions- 4.30 – 6.00pm

Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons – 4.30 – 6.00pm

You will be teaching and training simultaneously.

TCW Values

We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.

If you would like further information please email jobs@tcw.org.uk

How to Apply

1. Click here to download the Job Description

2. Click here to download the Application Form

3. Click here to download the Equal Opportunities Form

4. Fill in the forms and email them to Jobs@tcw.org.uk
Teaching Assistant - Bank Worker
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?

Would you like to use creativity to inspire children and teenagers?

If so, join us as a Teaching Assistant: challenge yourself and connect with your community - all the while supported and mentored by our team of education experts.

You will be working with young people who don’t fit the mainstream education mould, helping them achieve a future they never thought possible.

Who We Are

We are an alternative school and education charity with a 20-year track record, built on an ethos of creative and individualised learning. Students come to us when they need a new approach. The education we provide is tailor-made for each child, based on their needs and interests. Teachers have the freedom to adapt the curriculum, using creativity to bring lessons alive.

The role

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support our students 1:1 and small group classes out of our Learning Hubs. Our students are typically not suited to mainstream education due to SEN, medical needs, or SEMH. The work is varied, challenging, incredibly rewarding. Our aim is to use creative means to inspire students, so the lessons you support will be original and dynamic! This approach has helped us to engage some of the most hard to reach young people. We are proud that, over the years, we have turned many lives around. You will be looked-after by our office-based education team, including a QTS teacher who will act as your mentor as well as safeguarding, wellbeing and logistical staff. The goal is to help your students learn creatively, grow socially and achieve academically.

You will need:
- Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH.
- GCSEs in Maths/English/Science at C or above.
- A Degree qualification or equivalent
- To share our vision of inspiring, motivating and supporting students.
Pay:

The first 5 weeks of working with TCW is an induction period for which the session rate will be:

- Day Rate (6hrs) - £74.58 + £9.00 Holiday Pay

- Half Day Rate (3hrs) - £39.45 + £4.76 Holiday Pay

Once all training sessions have been attended, and the education department is satisfied with your teaching standards, then your rate would then be reviewed and be increased to:

- Day Rate (6hrs) - £81.42 + £9.82 Holiday Pay

- Half Day Rate (3hrs) - £40.71 + £4.91 Holiday Pay

Training:
- One off induction day - 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions - 4.30 - 6.00pm
- Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons - 4.30 - 6.00pm
TCW is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Interviews - We will be interviewing on a first come first serve basis. Please do not wait to apply!

How to Apply

1. Click here to download the Job Description

2. Click here to download the Application Form

3. Click here to download the Equal Opportunities Form

4. Fill in the forms and email them to Jobs@tcw.org.uk

Artwork by Students & Staff at The Shoreditch Hub