SEMH Coach - Coventry AP Academy

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry Alternative Provision Academy seeks educators passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable students. This role emphasizes well-being, social-emotional learning, and inclusive teaching practices within a supportive and innovative environment. Candidates should have a relational approach and a commitment to pupil progress, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Employee benefits including staff wellbeing program

Friendly and supportive team

Opportunity to grow your career

Qualifications

• Experience working with high-tariff and vulnerable students is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.
• Ability to raise standards in behavior, attendance, and academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and trauma-informed environment for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student well-being.
• Tailor lessons to meet the diverse needs of students.

Skills

Relational approach

Passion for pupil progress

High expectations

Vision for outcomes

Job description

Coventry Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) is a Nurturing, Restorative, Sustainable, SEND-Friendly Alternative Provision. We focus on creating a nurturing and restorative environment for students with diverse needs striving to make a positive impact on a child's whole development.

We encourage educators who enjoy innovation and differentiation in their teaching to join us.

What is the job role?

We focus on Well-being and Social-Emotional Learning:

Supportive Environment:The program prioritises student well-being and social-emotional learning, creating a nurturing and trauma-informed environment. This can be fulfilling for those who want to make a positive impact on a child's whole development.

Collaboration and Relationships:The restorative practice approach emphasises building relationships and resolving conflict constructively. This can foster a more collaborative and supportive school community.

We cater to diverse needs:

SEND Expertise:The curriculum is SEND-friendly, and the school offers inclusive teaching practices. This allows you to develop your expertise in working with students with diverse needs, which can be both challenging and rewarding.

Bespoke Curriculum:The bespoke curriculum allows for creativity and tailoring lessons to individual student needs while encouraging the aspects of PACE: (Play, Attention, Curiosity, and Exploration) to encourage active learning through play-based and child-centred approaches.

We encourage professional development and growth:

Small Class Sizes:Small class sizes allow for more individualised attention to both students and teachers. You'll have the opportunity to provide more focused support and receive more professional development opportunities.

Staff Wellbeing:We care about the wellbeing of our staff by creating a positive work environment, offering professional development opportunities across the academy.

We want to make a difference:

Sustainable Focus:The school promotes environmental awareness and action, which is a powerful way to inspire students and contribute to a better future.

Alternative Provision:Working in alternative provision allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of students who may be struggling in traditional settings.

The Academy leadership team is determined to give our students the best opportunities possible to become successful, responsible citizens with the best life chances. This is an exciting opportunity for you to progress in an aspirational, therapeutic and innovative environment with students who need you.

If you are a team player who is interested in working with young people in an innovative classroom environment, perhaps with previous experience in an educational environment we would welcome an application from you.

In return, SAPMAT will offer you:

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children

A friendly and supportive team

Continuous professional development

The opportunity to grow your own career within the trust

Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program

Please review the attached Job Description and Personal Specification

To apply please follow this link: Job Adverts & Applicants

Interview Dates: 16/06/2025

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have:

A clear, consistent and relational approach to working with high-tariff and vulnerable students

A passion for pupil progress

High expectations and skill in raising standards (behaviour, attendance, academic progress)

A vision for obtaining the best outcomes for our students.

Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.