Lead Teacher

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

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a Lead Teacher for SEMH provision in Walsall. You will lead a small class of students with SEMH needs, working closely with Teaching Assistants to deliver tailored support and engaging lessons to help students re-integrate into mainstream education.

Applicants must hold QTS and demonstrate capability in behaviour management and planning across the curriculum, with a track record of supporting students to progress academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experience in SEMH settings is desirable.
• Ability to lead a small provision and work with Teaching Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed Key Stage 4 class of students temporarily excluded.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that challenge and inspire students.
• Support students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Collaborate with a skilled support team and senior leaders across all sites.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and consistent learning environment.
• Lead on teaching and learning, and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

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.

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.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.