Classroom Teacher - East Cowes Studio

Teaching Vacancies; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary special school in Newport seeks a dynamic teacher experienced with SEMH needs. The role involves delivering high-quality inclusive teaching while ensuring student safeguarding. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of SEMH challenges and a commitment to professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Wide range of training opportunities

Creative learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH students with challenging behavior.
• Ability to deliver inclusive teaching and maintain curriculum documentation.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality inclusive teaching.
• Support students in progressing according to school expectations.
• Develop positive working relationships and share best practices.

Skills

Dynamic teaching

Understanding of SEMH needs

Self-reflection

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

What you can offer us:

• A dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher who can work creatively to enhance the education of students with a range of SEMH needs, as they journey through to adulthood.
• Relevant experience and understanding of SEMH students who may present with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Self-reflection on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.

Further details about the role

St George’s is a secondary special school on the Isle of Wight providing education for students with severe and complex needs.

In September 2024 we opened a satellite provision in East Cowes for young people with SEMH needs, where we have embedded trauma informed practice and a therapeutic classrooms approach to support them on their academic journey.

The provision has been incredibly successful, and we have welcomed a new, additional cohort of young people in September 2025.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality inclusive teaching, including maintenance of all subject curriculum related documentation, including student progress, attainment and accreditation.

The post will require elements of delivering maths, English, functional skills and life skills alongside promoting independence and preparation for adulthood.

You will develop your practice to effectively meet the needs of our students, supporting them to progress in line with school expectations, or exceed them with additional support. You will develop positive working relationships, sharing good practice across school, and take a lead in identifying areas for your own professional development through your reflective practice.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.