Teacher - Park House School

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light Card

Enhanced maternity package

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Long service recognition awards

Job summary

Park House School is seeking a Teacher to deliver engaging Maths and Science lessons within a small, specialist SEMH provision. You will tailor lessons to meet diverse learner needs, track progress, and support each pupil’s unique journey.

You will join a trauma-informed, therapeutic team and contribute to a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment that helps pupils rebuild confidence and engagement in education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Maths and/or Science.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Flexible, child-centred approach to teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Maths and Science lessons.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.

Skills

Maths & Science teaching

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Child‑centred approach

Safeguarding awareness

Driving licence

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

As a Teacher at Park House School, you will deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the diverse and individual needs of our learners. You will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop essential skills, and re‑engage with education.

This role involves working with pupils who may not thrive in mainstream settings and require a flexible, creative, and therapeutic approach to learning. You will be responsible for planning and delivering personalised lessons, tracking progress, and supporting each pupil’s unique journey.

About Park House School

Park House School is a small, specialist provision, registered for 26 pupils aged 8–19. We provide a therapeutic‑based learning environment for young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Our approach focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and structured setting where every pupil feels valued, understood, and supported to achieve their potential.

Our Approach

At Park House School, we are committed to trauma‑informed and therapeutic practice, ensuring that every young person feels safe, respected, and able to learn. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, with access to ongoing professional development and support.

Many of our pupils have experienced disruption in their education, so we are seeking a teacher who is resilient, compassionate, and committed to making a difference.

Working With Us

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver high‑quality Maths and Science lessons
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress
• Work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Term time only (aligned with local authority academic dates)

Location

• Park House School
• School‑based role

Why Join Us?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive training (internal and external)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity package (after 1 year of service)
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Long service recognition awards

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Maths and/or Science
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A flexible, child‑centred approach to teaching
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK

Experience in specialist or alternative provision is desirable, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.

Key Information

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
• Closing Date: [Insert Date]
• Interview Location: [Insert Location]

Park House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.