Job Description
**KS2 / Year 7 Teacher**
Full-Time | September Start | Cranborne, Dorset
Teaching Personnel are delighted to be supporting a specialist SEMH school in Cranborne with the recruitment of a dedicated and compassionate KS2 / Year 7 Teacher to join their team from September.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and creating positive educational experiences for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The successful candidate will work with a small class of pupils, delivering an engaging and accessible curriculum while helping students develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.
About the School
The school caters for pupils aged 11–16 who require additional support with their social, emotional, and mental health needs. With small class sizes, a highly supportive staff team, and a strong focus on individual progress, the school provides a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
The Role
As a KS2 / Year 7 Teacher, you will:
* Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs
* Support pupils transitioning into secondary education
* Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
* Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
* Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, and senior leaders
* Monitor progress and adapt teaching approaches to ensure pupils achieve their potential
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Has experience teaching within KS2, Year 6, Year 7, or SEN provisions
* Understands the challenges faced by pupils with SEMH needs
* Demonstrates strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to supporting vulnerable learners
* Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location
Location: Cranborne, DorsetStart Date: September 2026
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.