SEMH Class Teacher - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing independent school in Ramsgate as a Class Teacher for a mixed Key Stage 2 class. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH needs and a passion for creative, experiential learning. Work within a supportive team to make a difference for disadvantaged children.

Benefits

Support from Learning Support Assistants

In-house Speech and Language Therapist

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs and developmental trauma.
• Ability to manage a small class and lead LSA team.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed Key Stage 2 class with diverse academic abilities.
• Implement a thematic curriculum and school-based assessment practices.

Skills

Motivation

Resilience

Creativity

Empathy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We offer an exciting opportunity to join our nurturing, independent school where pupils are at the heart of everything we do. The school is rewarding and challenging in equal measure and would suit an experienced teacher who has a good understanding of SEMH needs and is looking to work in an environment where progress is measured from the starting point and academic decisions are based solely on the needs of the pupils.

With a maximum of 22 pupils on role, we have three small classes and a bespoke and creative thematic curriculum. Relational practice is central to our ethos, and we believe that building strong, trusting attachments is the secret to supporting children to develop the academic and social-emotional skills that enable success.

Each class is well supported by a minimum of two skilled Learning Support Assistants. We have a dedicated library space, an outdoor classroom, and a focus on creative experiential learning that doesn’t rely on traditional book-based evidence of learning. Our in-house Speech and Language Therapist, dedicated Reading Doctors, and comprehensive training programs will ensure that you have the support needed to thrive in the role.

About the role:

1. Class Teacher for a mixed Key Stage 2 class meeting the needs of children with diverse academic ability, SEMH needs, and developmental trauma.
2. Teaching an exciting thematic curriculum that reflects but is not dictated by the National Curriculum.
3. Utilizing the White Rose maths scheme, Twinkle SSP, and subscriptions to curriculum resource sites.
4. Implementing exclusively school-based assessment practices that are considerate of teacher workload.
5. Working within a small, highly supportive staff team including a SENCo, Designated Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, and Pastoral Manager.

Who we are looking for:

1. A highly motivated, skilled, and experienced teacher with an understanding of SEMH needs and a desire to work with children who experience barriers to learning.
2. A robust and resilient attitude to challenging behaviour that facilitates an empathetic but firm response.
3. A desire to be creative and an ability to think outside the box when planning and designing lessons and learning activities.
4. An ability to manage a small class-based LSA team and lead on decisions about pupil strategies and support.
5. An organized approach to assessment, record keeping, planning, and marking.
6. A desire to make a difference to children who are disadvantaged.
7. We may visit and observe candidates in their current school.