Primary Teacher (SEMH) and Core/ Foundations Subjects Lead

North East Jobs; Darlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is looking for a Primary Teacher to work with pupils with SEMH and Autism at Marchbank Free School. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom practice, a commitment to child safeguarding, and a passion for holistic education, ensuring all students reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Proven excellent classroom practice with the ability to engage and motivate all learners.
• Knowledge of effective assessment practices.
• Commitment to child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate pupils with SEMH and Autism.
• Track progress and inform further development for each individual.
• Raise standards and expectations for all learners.

Skills

Classroom management

Assessment practice

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Commitment to child protection

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Teacher for pupils with SEMH/Autism



Marchbank Free School

32.5 hours per week

Whole Time (52.143 weeks per year)

Teacher Mainscale/Upperscale + TLR 2C (with responsibility for curriculum development)

SEN 1 allowance

Permanent





Marchbank Free School is part of The Education Village Academy Trust and was established to cater for primary aged children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.



We are looking for a teacher who has a genuine love of working with children, a desire to develop the whole child and an understanding of and belief in close multi-agency working. You will be emotionally secure, resilient, have a great sense of humour and above all value the importance of working in a team.





The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:



• Proven excellent classroom practice with the ability to engage and motivate all learners;



• knowledge of effective assessment practice to ensure progress is tracked and informs further development for each individual;



• clear commitment towards raising standards and expectations to enable all learners to reach their potential;



• excellent organisation skills with a commitment to professional development;



• a demonstrable record of outstanding classroom practice - commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in sharing our vision for the development of our community;



• a commitment to child protection procedures and policy and an understanding of safeguarding.





Closing Date: Wednesday 26th June 2025 (12 noon)



Interviews Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025



Application forms and further information regarding the post are available on our website www.educationvillage.org.uk



Application forms are to be submitted to the People Team at [e-mail]





The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure check and Disqualification declaration.



In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.