SEMH Primary School Teacher - Woodfield School

Coventry City Council; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and resilient teacher dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs. This role involves working with small class sizes to create an engaging learning environment for children from Year 1 to Year 6. The ideal candidate will possess excellent behaviour management skills, a solid understanding of the EYFS - KS2 curriculum, and a commitment to the social, emotional, and mental well-being of students. Join a team that values patience, flexibility, and a sense of humour while making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS - KS2 curriculum and excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that support vulnerable pupils in their learning.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of EYFS - KS2 Curriculum

Phonics Knowledge

Understanding of SEMH

Flexibility in Teaching

Patience

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What is the job role?

Passionate about pupils with additional needs, supporting some of the most vulnerable pupils in education, resilient, approachable—these are all qualities we are looking for. Join our team!

Woodfield Primary is located at our Stoneleigh Road site and is the primary provision of Woodfield all-through SEMH School. Woodfield School currently provides specialist SEMH education across Coventry.

The Primary School caters for students from Year 1 to Year 6. We operate in class sizes of up to eight students supported by their class teacher and learning support staff. Students are grouped based on our new two-year rolling curriculum, and there are ten different classes on site which comprise of Year 1 & 2, Year 3 & 4, Year 5 & 6.

You will be carrying out the duties of a teacher as set out in the most recent Teacher's Pay & Conditions Document. Your aim is to be an effective teacher who challenges and supports all our children to do their best and achieve their potential in the ethos of Woodfield Primary School. To do this, you will have a passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning, excellent behaviour management, and a lot of patience.

If you are resilient and passionate about the social, emotional, and mental well-being of young people, then we need to hear from you!

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a qualified teacher who:

1. Can bring learning to life
2. Has good knowledge of the EYFS - KS2 curriculum
3. Has sound phonics knowledge
4. Has excellent behaviour management
5. Can communicate well and establish and maintain excellent professional working relationships with children, parents, and staff
6. Can work to published timescales for reports, publications, and events, whilst adhering to published school policies and procedures
7. Has a sound knowledge and understanding of children with additional needs, in particular, SEMH
8. Understands the importance of safeguarding within an educational setting
9. Is flexible and offers engaging content in their lessons
10. Has a sense of humour.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th February 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 12th February 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search may form part of this recruitment process.