SEMH Teacher

The Propeller Academy Trust; Bracknell, Wokingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work in a new secondary school focused on providing specialized education for vulnerable students. As part of a supportive environment, you will deliver high-quality teaching and foster a structured atmosphere that promotes learning and growth. With opportunities for professional development and leadership roles, this position is ideal for passionate educators looking to make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the lives of young people in the community.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)

Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Free occupational health support

Free eye test for DSE users

Free flu vaccinations

Wellbeing days (3 per year)

Free tea and coffee

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
• Experience working with SEMH students is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to students with SEMH needs.
• Create a supportive environment to help students achieve their potential.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Social Emotional Learning

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

We develop our pupils to have the skills to thrive in society

SEMH Teacher

Ref: SCH-TPAT-0042 28 day(s) remainingEstablishment: Hawthorn Academy Location: RG40 3BT Salary: 33075 - 50471 Department: Trust Central Team Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date: 09/05/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC upon receipt of application/s Start Date: ASAP (subject to the completion of all necessary checks)
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Teachers Main/Upper

The Role

Location: Year 1: College Hall site, West Road, off Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3BT. Year 2 onwards, Hawthorn Academy, All Saints Rise, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3SS

Salary: (Fringe) M1-M6 (£33,075 - £45,037) U1-U3 (£47,031-£50,471) + SEN 1

Hours: Term time

Contract type: Fulltime

Reporting to: Headteacher

Responsible for: N/A

Start date: September 2025

We are offering the opportunity to be part of our journey to becoming an outstanding provision that supports some of the most vulnerable young people in the community. The successful candidate will expect to have high quality CPD and have opportunities to grow quickly into leadership roles at the school or the Trust if they show potential.

About us

Hawthorn Academy is a new SEMH secondary school based in Bracknell Forest due to open in September 2025, providing specialist education for children aged 11 — 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), including children with ASD. The school will open with 10 places, growing to 50. The school will be sited at the College Hall campus in year 1, moving to a purpose-built school during year 2.

The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust, a special school MAT comprising currently of 3 schools based in South Oxfordshire: Fitzwaryn, Kingfisher and Bishopswood. The Trust is due to welcome Woodeaton Manor School (an SEMH provision in Oxford) in June ’25 following an academisation order, and Forest View School in Bracknell (estimated opening Sept ’27) following a successful bid in wave 3.

The Trust has a successful outreach programme and supports over 70 local mainstream schools with outstanding feedback and outcomes.

Propeller is proud of its educational performance. Its curriculum is personalised and focuses on the destinations and long-term aspirations of its pupils and their families, linking directly with their communities including pupils moving directly into employment.

Main purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching and learning to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a supportive and structured environment to help them achieve their full potential.

What we can offer you

• London Fringe pay
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with enhanced benefits for members i.e., life insurance
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave entitlement
• Free occupational health support
• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing days (3 per year, pro rata for part time staff)
• Free tea and coffee
• A welcoming and supportive school with a friendly team of staff and governors
• Full training and ongoing support

Benefits

(Fringe) M1-M6 (£33,075 - £45,037) U1-U3 (£47,031-£50,471) + SEN 1

Safeguarding Information

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Where the role for which you are applying involves engaging in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

A copy of the Propeller Academy Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed via each member school's website.

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