Semh Teacher

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Account Manager

Regular supply work

Competitive pay rates

Potential long-term roles

AWR compliance

Branch network

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is recruiting a pool of passionate and resilient teachers to work in Alternative Provision Schools across Wakefield. You will deliver engaging lessons to pupils across Key Stages 2–4 and work with support staff to support learners with SEMH needs.

Candidates should have QTS or equivalent, experience with SEMH, and knowledge of trauma-informed practices. DBS checks and compliance with safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support strategies.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Team Teach training (or other behaviour intervention training) is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering creative, inclusive lessons that meet the individual needs of learners.
• Creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
• Supporting pupils to develop emotionally, socially, and academically.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, senior leaders, parents/carers, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies where required.
• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience, and a love of learning.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

Calm patient adaptable

Team Teach training desirable

Education

QTS

Job description

New Directions Education are recruiting for a pool of passionate, resilient, and dedicated Teachers to work within Alternative Provision Schools across Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners who require additional support to overcome barriers to education and achieve their full potential.

We want to hear from candidates who have:

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support strategies.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Team Teach training (or other behaviour intervention training) is desirable but not essential.

You will be working with pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons in a supportive and nurturing environment. The role involves:

• Planning and delivering creative, inclusive lessons that meet the individual needs of learners.
• Creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
• Supporting pupils to develop emotionally, socially, and academically.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, senior leaders, parents/carers, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies where required.
• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience, and a love of learning.

If you’re a committed teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within an Alternative Provision setting, we’d love to hear from you.

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.