SEMH Teacher: Transform Lives in Alternative Provision

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 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.