Primary Teacher (KS1 & KS2) - Specialist Independent School
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: To be confirmed - notice period can be accommodated
Salary: MPS 2 - 6 plus SEND allowance (£34,823 - £45352 + £2786)
The Opportunity
Due to expansion, we are seeking a dedicated and confident Primary Teacher to join an independent specialist school supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
This role involves working with pupils who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional learning and communication difficulties. Class sizes are small, with a strong emphasis on relationship-based practice, emotional regulation, and personalised learning.
About the School
The school provides a nurturing, structured environment for pupils who have not been able to thrive within mainstream education. Teaching is delivered through a bespoke curriculum, designed to meet individual needs and support both academic progress and emotional development.
Staff work closely with support teams to ensure pupils feel safe, understood, and able to engage positively with learning.
The pastoral and classroom support for the pupils is second to none and as an employee working with this school, you are supported, trained, progressed and valued as demonstrated by their benefits package and ethos.
The Role
Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across KS1 and KS2
Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
Create a calm, consistent, and supportive classroom environment
Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support behaviour
Work collaboratively with support staff and leadership
Contribute to pupil progress, EHCP targets, and individual learning plansThe Ideal Candidate Will Have
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
Experience teaching in primary settings (KS1 and/or KS2)
A strong understanding of SEMH and additional learning needs (or a willingness to develop this)
A calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach
Excellent behaviour management rooted in consistency and relationships
A genuine passion for inclusive and specialist educationWhy Join Us
Small class sizes and high levels of support
Opportunity to work in a growing, forward-thinking specialist setting
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
Ongoing professional development and training
A highly rewarding role making a meaningful differenceIf this sounds like your next step in shaping the future generation, get applying or call Karen Rogerson for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed).
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