Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join their team in Pontefract. This full-time role involves connecting with secondary-aged pupils who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging hard-to-reach students and will employ innovative and therapeutic techniques to inspire learning. You'll be responsible for creating tailored lesson plans and providing a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. If you're empathetic, resilient, and committed to safeguarding young people, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Ability to tailor lessons to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviour positively and in line with school procedures.
• Create a positive and nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Engagement Techniques

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is currently working with a SEMH School in Pontefract that is looking for an experienced SEMH Teacher / Tutor / Instructor

This school caters for secondary aged pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a variety of enriching educational opportunities for pupils including academic, functional and vocational skills.

As an SEMH teacher you will connect directly with young people, guiding them to get the very best from their education. The role requires a holistic and nurturing approach from someone who is empathetic and understanding of the needs of the students.

This opportunity will suit teachers who have a passion and natural ability to engage hard to reach pupils and those with strong classroom presence. You will engage the children and young people within the school in innovative, therapeutic, and meaningful activities, supporting them in learning to help them reach their full potential.

This role is a full-time position (Monday to Friday) to start w/c 9th September 2024.

Roles and responsibilities:

Manage challenging behaviour positively and in line with the schools’ ethos and procedures.
Ensure lessons are planned to meet the needs of children.
Ability to tailor your lessons to the needs of each student
Provide a positive and nurturing environment for children with a range of needs.
Motivate, engage and inspire children
A dedication to the safeguarding of young people.
Follow the schools policies and procedures

Requirements:

Qualified teacher status (QTS) or other teaching qualification
Specific experience working with children with SEMH needs desirable.
A resilient attitude and range of behaviour management techniques.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years