Lead Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Access to training and CPD tailored to

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for SEMH provision in Walsall. You will lead a small classroom of up to 10 students, plan engaging lessons, and manage a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to support students' social, emotional and academic development.

This role focuses on helping students re-engage with mainstream education, under the guidance of an Deputy Headteacher, with strong safeguarding and corrective behaviour strategies in place.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and classroom experience.
• Ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons for KS4.
• Experience leading a small teaching team or safeguarding-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed KS4 class of students who have been temporarily excluded.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to stretch and inspire students.
• Support students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and senior leaders across sites.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and consistent learning environment.
• Lead on teaching and learning and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Curriculum delivery

Team coordination

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (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.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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