Class Inclusion Teacher

Leicestershire County Council; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfield Short Stay Primary, under Leicestershire County Council, seeks a Class Teacher to inspire learners with SEMH and C&I needs. You will teach a small group, deliver an engaging curriculum, and, once established, contribute to outreach work across the county, offering guidance to mainstream settings and supporting placements.

You will foster positive relationships, demonstrate reflective practice, and lead by upholding values of resilience and inclusion, with a DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or evidence of relevant professional development/training.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment that motivates learners.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH and C&I needs and commitment to inclusion.
• Ability to bring additional curriculum strengths such as sport, art, or music to enrich provision.
• Strong communication and leadership to guide and inspire the team.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to support learners with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small group of pupils with SEMH and C&I needs using a creative, engaging curriculum.
• Deliver outreach support and provide tailored guidance for inclusion in mainstream settings.
• Observe pupils and advise on maintaining placements with professional guidance.
• Build positive relationships with learners and families to support progress and wellbeing.

Skills

QTS

Leadership

Communication

Inclusion

Job description

As a Class Teacher at Oakfield Short Stay School, you will be central to our mission of supporting and inspiring learners with Social, Emotional and Mental health (SEMH) and Communication and Interaction (C&I) needs. You will teach a small group of pupils, delivering a creative, engaging curriculum designed to capture interest, build confidence and support meaningful progress. Once established in post, there will be opportunities to contribute to outreach work across the county, working alongside mainstream settings to observe pupils, offer professional guidance and support the maintenance of placements. This aspect of the role will involve acting as a Local Authority officer, providing practical recommendations and tailored strategies to meet pupils' needs in inclusive environments. At Oakfield Short Stay School, we believe that positive relationships along with strong staff and pupil connections are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a reflective, resilient practitioner who is passionate about making a remarkable difference, we would welcome your application.

What We Offer

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Opportunity: Options to lead across the curriculum and lead staff teams and develop leadership skills.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven willingness to engage with professional development, alongside teaching responsibilities. In time, the successful candidate will provide outreach support, observing pupils in various settings and offering tailored recommendations and advice to support inclusion in our mainstream primary schools. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

• Qualified teacher status or recent and relevant professional development / training. An inspiring teacher who takes responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons to a small group of learners, recognising and responding to differing levels of ability and needs.
• A person with an ability to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that motivates learners, builds confidence, and fosters a positive attitude and lasting love for learning. Equipping pupils with the skills they need to successfully transition into their next school placement.
• Experience working with children and young people who present with SEND, SEMH and C&I needs is essential, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and belonging, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.
• We welcome applications from passionate teachers who can bring additional curriculum strengths- such as sport, art, music or other creative disciplines to enrich our provision.
• The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team through upholding our core values of Resilience, Respect, Reflective and Remarkable.
• Many of our pupils present with challenging behaviour and we are seeking someone who can demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and a genuine ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with learners who have complex needs.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following

Oakfield Short Stay Primary is a dynamic and vibrant 30-place pupil referral unit. We are dedicated to ensuring every child achieves success and realises their potential. Our primary school operates across two bases, providing a supportive and engaging environment for pupils who join us following a permanent exclusion or dual registration.