Class Teacher - Maple Tree SEMH

drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational Class Teacher to join Maple Tree SEMH Resource base at Hawbush Primary School. This full-time fixed-term role starts as soon as possible and focuses on delivering high-quality SEND provision for students with SEMH needs.

You will work in a welcoming, inclusive school community, supporting children with additional needs in a primary setting. The role excludes ECTs and includes safeguarding responsibilities and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting is highly desirable.
• This role is not suitable for ECTs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and creating an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality SEND provision with a focus on SEMH needs.
• Contribute to school culture and ethos and support professional development.
• Collaborate with staff across the trust to share ideas and improve practice.

Skills

SEMH experience

Primary/early years experience

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking a truly inspirational Class Teacher to join Maple Tree SEMH Resource base at Hawbush Primary School. This is a full time, fixed term (2 years) position starting as soon as possible.

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, along with 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 a 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 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.

This role is not suitable for ECT’s.

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.

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.

Closing date: 12pm Monday 30th November 2026

Interview: Friday 4th December 2026

Safeguarding Statement

drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.