SEMH Primary School Teacher - Woodfield School

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to supporting vulnerable pupils with additional needs. This role requires a passionate and resilient teacher who can inspire students from Year 1 to Year 6. You'll be responsible for fostering a nurturing environment, utilizing your excellent behaviour management skills, and delivering engaging lessons tailored to students with SEMH challenges. If you have a strong understanding of the EYFS – KS2 curriculum and a commitment to safeguarding, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners. Your contributions will help shape a positive educational experience for those who need it the most.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning.
• Sound knowledge of EYFS – KS2 curriculum and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out teaching duties to support all children in achieving their potential.
• Establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Phonics Knowledge

Flexibility in Teaching

Understanding of SEMH

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What is the job role?

Passionate about pupils with additional needs, supporting some of the most vulnerable pupils in education, resilient, with a sense of humour and approachable…these are all qualities we are looking for, join our team….

About Woodfield Primary:

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 Yr1-Yr 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 Yr1&2, Yr3-4, Yr5-6.

Responsibilities:

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?

1. Qualified teacher who can bring learning to life.
2. Good knowledge of the EYFS – KS2 curriculum.
3. Sound phonics knowledge.
4. Excellent behaviour management.
5. Ability to communicate well and establish and maintain excellent professional working relationships with children, parents, and staff.
6. Ability to work to published timescales for reports, publications, and events while adhering to published school policies and procedures.
7. Sound knowledge and understanding of children with additional needs, particularly SEMH.
8. Understanding of the importance of safeguarding within an educational setting.
9. Flexibility and ability to offer engaging content in lessons.
10. 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) for an additional pre-employment check effective 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.