Teacher

Shorefields; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trauma-informed team culture

Small class sizes

CPD and therapeutic approaches

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a compassionate Class Teacher to join our specialist provision for students aged 13–18, in Leigh-on-Sea. You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and foster a trauma-informed, supportive learning environment within a close-knit residential-education setting.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience with secondary-aged learners in SEMH/SEND settings, and a strong, child-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching secondary-aged students, ideally within SEMH/SEND settings
• Strong subject knowledge, particularly Maths and Science
• Relational, reflective, and child-centred approach
• Confidence in adapting the curriculum to meet diverse needs
• Strong behaviour support skills grounded in empathy and understanding
• Excellent communication and teamwork across care and education
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the learning needs of the students
• Creating a calm, structured, and emotionally safe classroom environment
• Using trauma-informed strategies to support regulation, resilience, and positive relationships
• Working closely with the children's home team to ensure consistency across home and school
• Planning personalised learning pathways that build confidence and celebrate progress
• Using assessment to inform teaching and track holistic development
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and communication needs
• Contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach that places the child at the centre

Skills

Maths

Science

QTS

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 14/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 19/10/26 Shortlisting Starts: 14/10/2026

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and resilient Class Teacher to join our specialist provision for students aged 13-18. Our School works closely with our children's homes to provide a consistent, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment where children feel safe, understood, and able to learn.

This is a role for a Teacher who believes in the power of connection, who sees behaviour as communication, and who is committed to helping young people rebuild trust in education.

Your Role

• Delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the learning needs of the students
• Creating a calm, structured, and emotionally safe classroom environment
• Using trauma-informed strategies to support regulation, resilience, and positive relationships
• Working closely with the children's home team to ensure consistency across home and school
• Planning personalised learning pathways that build confidence and celebrate progress
• Using assessment to inform teaching and track holistic development
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and communication needs
• Contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach that places the child at the centre

What We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching secondary-aged students, ideally within SEMH/SEND settings
• Strong subject knowledge, particularly Maths and Science
• The ability to deliver engaging lessons
• A relational, reflective, and child-centred approach
• Confidence in adapting the curriculum to meet diverse needs
• Strong behaviour support skills grounded in empathy and understanding
• Excellent communication and teamwork, especially across care and education
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• A supportive, trauma-informed team culture
• Close collaboration with the residential team to ensure joined-up care
• Small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio
• Ongoing CPD, trauma-informed practice, and therapeutic approaches
• A chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children who deserve stability, belief, and opportunity

Information about the School

We are a small, nurturing, independent school dedicated to supporting young people aged 13 to 18 who have experienced trauma and disrupted education. Our students are bright, capable, and full of potential; they need adults who can meet them with patience, consistency, and genuine care.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Kerry Williams
Chalkwell Lawns
648-656 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex, SS0 9HR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]