Lead Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Strong TA support

CPD in SEMH

Competitive pay based on experience

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Lead Teacher for a SEMH School in Walsall. You will lead a small provision of up to 10 students with SEMH needs, delivering across the curriculum and guiding a team of Teaching Assistants to manage behaviour and provide tailored support.

This is ideal for an experienced teacher with QTS who can plan engaging lessons and help students re-engage with mainstream education, with strong support from a Deputy Headteacher and an inclusive safeguarding-focused

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS to deliver across the curriculum.
• Ability to lead a small team of Teaching Assistants to manage behaviour and provide tailored support.
• Experience with SEMH needs and alternative provision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed Key Stage 4 class with SEMH needs and temporary exclusions.
• Create engaging, differentiated lessons and stretch students.
• Develop social, emotional and academic skills in learners.
• Work with senior leaders and a support team to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Lead on teaching and learning and ensure a nurturing classroom.

Skills

Behaviour management

Curriculum delivery

Education

QTS

Job description

Lead Teacher, SEMH School, Walsall

Are you an experienced SEMH teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity? This excellent SEMH school is looking to add a teacher to the team to lead a small provision of up to 10 students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours that have been temporarily excluded from mainstream education.

This role requires a qualified teacher (QTS) who is confident delivering across the curriculum and effectively utilising a small team of Teaching Assistants to manage behaviour and provide tailored support for students. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced teacher who is confident planning and delivering engaging lessons to students who have struggled to engage in mainstream education. Your goal will be to help students get ready to return to mainstream education, and you will receive outstanding support from an experienced Deputy Headteacher. This role requires QTS.

Job Role:

• Teaching a mixed Key Stage 4 class of students who have been temporarily excluded
• Creating and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that stretch and inspire students.
• Supporting students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Working closely with a skilled support team and senior leaders across all sites.
• Maintaining a calm, safe, and consistent learning environment.
• Responsible for leading on teaching and learning, and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

In return, you will enjoy:

• Small class sizes and strong support from an outstanding TA.
• A positive and inclusive culture where your work has real impact.
• Access to training and CPD tailored to SEMH and alternative provision.
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• A long-term opportunity to help students build brighter futures.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.