Location: Fenton Grange School
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: 1st June 2026
Are you a resilient and compassionate teacher looking to make a real difference?
Fenton Grange School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join a specialist SEMH school. Our learners need a creative, engaging curriculum to help them overcome barriers to learning. You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, creating a therapeutic environment that focuses on both academic and personal development.
Who we are:
Cambian Fenton Grange School, an independent DfE-registered school. We provide high quality specialist education for up to 20 students, who have experienced trauma. The pupils in our school exhibit a range of challenging behaviours and associated learning and communication difficulties
The Role
* Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure every child can achieve.
Teaching and Learning:
* Plan and deliver tailored, high-quality maths lessons, up to and including KS4.
* Be able to support learning in other subject areas, as required.
* Assessment & Tracking: Systematically record academic, social, and emotional progress to inform planning and intervention.
* Curriculum Development: Develop a creative, flexible maths curriculum that connects to practical life skills and vocational opportunities.
SEMH Support:
* Provide a nurturing and supportive environment, acting as a positive role model.
* Implement a trauma-informed approach, and positive behaviour support strategies to help pupils manage their emotions.
* Work within a therapeutic framework, using trauma-informed and positive behaviour support strategies to de-escalate anxiety and manage challenging behaviour.
* Relationships: Build nurturing, trust-based, and respectful relationships with students to build self-esteem.
Collaboration:
* Work alongside Teaching Assistants (TAs), therapists, and external agencies to ensure holistic care.
Safeguarding:
* Maintain a high standard of child protection, adhering strictly to school policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* The ability to deliver other subjects, such as KS4 science, would be desirable.
* Demonstrable experience working with children with SEMH or complex needs.
* A "can-do" attitude, high energy, and the ability to work under pressure.
* Clear and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Why work for us:
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunity to progress in your career.
* Training opportunities either face to face or online.
* Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
* You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
* Supportive management and senior leads.
* We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people. Together, we will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern