Position: SEMH Primary School Teacher, year 6
Location: East Grinstead
Salary: MPS
Start date: January
Job Type: Full Time, Temp to Perm
We are looking for a committed and empathetic Teacher to join a vibrant SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. The role involves working with Primary-aged students who have complex needs and may exhibit challenging behaviours. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position, offering a unique chance to make a lasting difference in students’ lives by teaching essential life skills through culinary education.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students with SEMH needs.
– Provide individualised and small group support, helping students develop practical cooking skills and a passion for learning.
– Foster a positive, supportive classroom environment that promotes creativity and confidence.
– Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to create personalised learning plans addressing both academic and emotional needs.
– Manage challenging behaviour using school strategies, ensuring a safe and respectful learning space.
– Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development through food-related activities, helping them build resilience and life skills.
– Monitor and report on student progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and staff.
– Adhere to all safeguarding protocols, addressing concerns promptly according to school policies.
What We Are Looking For:
– Experience in teaching children or young people with SEMH needs and SEND
– A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviours.
– Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
– A passion for education, with the ability to inspire and engage students.
– Flexibility and a proactive attitude, adjusting lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students.
– A commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to their education and develop crucial life skills.
Benefits:
A chance to make a meaningful impact by teaching vital life skills.
A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and training.
A rewarding role in a specialised SEMH setting, contributing to students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.
**Important Notice:**
To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Pink Tile Education is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. As part of the application process, you will be required to:
– Provide references for pre-employment checks.
– Hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service (Pink Tile can assist with this).
