Classroom Teacher

MyNewTerm; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwell Leeds Academy East is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to join our team. You will teach Key Stage 3 pupils using a thematic curriculum within a specialist SEMH setting, building safe, supportive environments that enable learning.

Grounded in nurture principles and unconditional positive regard, you will contribute to bespoke learning plans and pupil profiles. You will collaborate with the SENCO, support transitions, and supervise relevant staff while delivering high standards of

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing learning and behaviour programmes for young people with specific support needs.
• Knowledge of approaches to supporting young people at risk of social exclusion and SEN/SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 3 pupils via a thematic curriculum and develop tailored learning programmes.
• Baseline assessment with SENCO and creation of Individual Learning Plans and Pupil Profiles.
• Act as tutor for an assigned cohort and provide a nurture-based learning environment.
• Support pupil transitions, reintegration to mainstream settings.
• Supervise support staff and collaborate with care teams and SLT.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Classroom Teacher

Springwell Leeds Academy - East

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Specialist Provision

MPS/UPS + SEN point

Are you an inspiring and resilient educator looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Springwell Leeds Academy East is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to join our team.

In this role, you will teach a thematic curriculum to Key Stage 3 pupils and work within a specialist SEMH setting. Grounded in nurture principles and the philosophy of "unconditional positive regard," you will build safe, supportive educational environments that break down barriers to learning and support pupils to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Curriculum: Teach Key Stage 3 pupils via a thematic curriculum, develop tailored learning programmes within your specialist area and support qualifications up to GCSE level where applicable.

• Assessment & Support: Work alongside the SENCO to baseline assess pupils and create bespoke Individual Learning Plans and Pupil Profiles to support learning and behaviour.

• Pastoral & Nurture: Act as a tutor for an assigned cohort and provide a safe, secure, nurture-based learning environment.

• Reintegration: Support pupil transitions, including reintegration to and from mainstream settings.

• Teamwork & Supervision: Supervise support staff within the setting and collaborate closely with care teams, multi-disciplinary professionals and Senior Leadership.

Who We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Experience: Proven experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing learning and behaviour management programmes for young people with specific support needs.

• Knowledge: Sound understanding of current approaches to supporting young people at risk of social exclusion, as well as the barriers faced by pupils with SEN/SEMH or those at risk of offending.

• Key Skills & Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team; and high levels of versatility, creativity, and resilience.

Why Join Springwell Leeds?

We offer a creative and collaborative environment where staff are supported to develop pedagogy and practice relevant to social and emotional wellbeing. If you possess the passion, creativity and resilience to transform outcomes for disaffected and vulnerable learners, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 16 October 2026

Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 19 October 2026

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

As you will be working with children, this post requires you to undertake regulated activity. It is an offence to seek to work in regulated activity with a group with which you are barred.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

As you will be working with children, this post requires you to undertake regulated activity. It is an offence to seek to work in regulated activity with a group with which you are barred.