KS1/KS2 Primary Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is seeking a Primary Teacher for a SEMH School in Bottesford, starting January 2026. The role involves teaching KS1 and KS2 pupils, planning engaging lessons, and providing holistic support in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status, a solid understanding of SEMH needs, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include daily meals, early finishes on Fridays, and a clear route to a permanent role.

Benefits

Breakfast and lunch provided daily

Early finish every Friday

5 days of wellbeing leave after probation

Access to specialist SEMH training

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs.
• Ability to teach across KS1 and KS2, adapting work to individual levels.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons to KS1 and KS2 pupils.
• Provide a structured, nurturing, and calm learning environment.
• Work closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams.

Skills

Understanding of SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teacher (KS1 & KS2)
SEMH School - Bottesford
Start: January 2026 Temp to Perm Suitable for NQTs/ECTs

Are you an enthusiastic Primary Teacher with a strong understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you enjoy creating engaging, nurturing and supportive learning experiences for children who benefit from a tailored approach? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a dedicated SEMH School in Bottesford, who are seeking a committed Primary Teacher to teach KS1 and KS2 pupils. This is a full teaching role including planning, marking, assessment and wider responsibilities. The role is open to both experienced teachers and NQTs/ECTs wishing to grow within a specialist SEMH environment.

The Role

As the Primary Teacher in this SEMH setting, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons to KS1 and KS2 pupils.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Provide a structured, nurturing and calm learning environment.
• Work closely with the pastoral and therapeutic teams to ensure holistic support for each child.
• Use resilience, patience and creativity to re-engage pupils who may have experienced disrupted or difficult educational journeys.
• Take responsibility for planning, marking and reporting in line with a full teaching position.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and/or experience supporting children with additional or complex needs.
• Ability to teach across KS1 and KS2, adapting work to individual levels.
• A patient, nurturing and child-focused approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Due to the rural location, own transport and ability to drive are essential.

Working Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:30 - 16:00 (early finish!)

Perks & Benefits

• Breakfast and lunch provided daily for all staff.
• Early finish every Friday at 4:00pm.
• Temp to perm pathway with a clear route to a permanent role.
• After successful probation, you will receive 5 days of wellbeing leave to use during the academic year.
• Access to specialist SEMH and SEND training and CPD.
• Support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant.
• A friendly and experienced team committed to high-quality SEMH provision.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and helping young learners thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join this exceptional SEMH school from January 2026 and take the next rewarding step in your teaching career!