Class Teacher - Maple Tree SEMH

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brierley Hill is looking for an inspirational Class Teacher to join their SEMH Resource Base. This full-time, permanent position starts in April 2026. The ideal candidate should have experience with additional needs, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to teaching. The school offers an inclusive environment, opportunities for professional development, and resources to support each child's unique needs. Apply before the closing date on January 23rd, 2026.

Benefits

Personalized career development plan

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Quality resources for teaching

Qualifications

• Minimum of two references required for shortlisted candidates.
• Fluent English is an essential requirement.
• Experience working with children, especially in primary or Early Years settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality SEND provision focused on SEMH needs.
• Contribute effectively to school culture and ethos.
• Create a personalized approach to teaching for each child.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Full Time Class Teacher Required April 2026

Teacher of Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) Resource Base

Salary: Main Pay Scale + SEN Allowance

Location: Hawbush Primary School, Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 3NH

Contact: Tel [phone] [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Anderson

Deputy Head Teacher: Mrs Katie Evans

Assistant Head Teacher & SENDCO: Miss Rebecca Savoy

We are seeking a truly inspirational Class Teacher to join the Maple Tree SEMH Resource base at Hawbush Primary School. This is a full time, permanent position starting April 2026.

As a teacher in the SEMH Base, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality SEND provision, focusing on social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Your adaptability and resilience will be crucial alongside your ability to contribute effectively to the positive culture and ethos of our welcoming and inclusive school community. Experience working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting is highly desirable.

You will be committed to the highest standards of achievement for all. You will be resourceful, inclusive and an enthusiastic practitioner. We are committed to providing all of our teachers with a first‑class teaching experience, through a supportive, inclusive ethos and a well‑sequence package of continued professional development. We strive to create conditions which will enable you to thrive and that enhance your career development. By ensuring this, we believe that together we can enhance the learning experience and outcomes of all our children.

Within the trust you will have:

• Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the school’s practice
• A personalised career development plan
• Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of schools

The school will provide:

• You with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, many of which are disadvantaged.
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every child you teach
• Provide excellent CPD to support you in your career development

We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit and meet the team that will set you on the right path towards a successful career in teaching.

Please note:

In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Immigration

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

To apply

For this position of Class Teacher, please visit www.drbignitemat.org / www.hawbush.school. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date

Friday 23rd January at 11:59pm.

Interviews

Monday 9th February 2026.

Attached documents

• Maple Tree Advert
• Maple Tree Job Description
• Maple Tree Person Specification