Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher for SEMH (Core Subjects)

Location: Camberwell, Southwark

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only)

Salary: £36,145 - £40,318

Start Date: April 2025

MLK Education Search are pleased to be supporting this specialist provision that supports young girls with various needs related to SEMH and SEN, in the search for a core subject teacher to start as soon as possible.

Rated as a ‘Good’ school from Ofsted, they provide education, nurture and support across key stages 3 and 4 and are looking for a passionate maths, science, and/or English teacher to join a vibrant and growing school. The role is varied, and will require an adaptable, flexible, and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

Due to the nature of the setting, the role can be challenging on a day-to-day basis, dealing with the complex emotional and behavioural needs of the students. It is essential that you have some experience of applying de-escalation strategies and where needed, positive handling/restraint techniques. However, the school will provide ongoing training.

Main Purpose

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the SEMH classroom base and line manage the three support staff.
• Establish, maintain and model strong positive relationships with all pupils based on mutual respect, trust, high expectations and unconditional positive regard.
• Identify the academic learning needs of each pupil and plan a curriculum that addresses the needs identified and is ambitious, relevant and inspiring for the learners.
• Have pastoral and lead professional responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing targets linked to each pupil's education, health and care plans.
• Plan for opportunities for pupils to work alongside their peers in the mainstream and support them to be successful in doing so.
• Work in partnership with a range of agencies and providers as appropriate to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum offer.
• Work with colleagues to design and implement pupils' positive behaviour support plans.
• Use resources effectively to bring about improved standards of engagement and achievement for all learners.
• Devise and apply criteria for evaluating success with pupils who experience SEMH needs which impact upon their learning and enable them to access the curriculum.
• Take responsibility for tracking pupil progress and for collecting and monitoring data to support teaching and learning.
• Ensure effective systems of communication, including feedback about children’s learning to inform future planning.
• Take an active role in encouraging good attendance of pupils by working with parents and carers

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching qualification in the UK
• Evidence of recent professional development relevant to the post
• Successful teaching experience within a similar setting supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team along with excellent communication skills
• Successful experience of managing challenging behaviours
• Knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and SEN

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their future, then APPLY NOW!

Alternatively, please contact me for further information:

07793209744

greg.bookman@MLK-Search.co.uk