Tradewind are recruiting! Have you taught pupils with Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs before?

Are you adaptable, resilient, patient and able to offer a therapeutic approach to education?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for an English teacher to join a therapeutic SEND school in Tameside catering for boys aged 11-16 with SEMH needs.

This is a full- time temporary teaching role from September onwards.

The Role

English teacher or SEND teacher with experience of KS2 and KS3 English

Five days a week - working hours 9am to 3.30pm (students in school from 9.30 to 3.15)

The students' timetable has an opening for an English teacher to deliver KS2, KS3 and KS4 English classes and some PSHE lessons - differentiated across a broad range of abilities and emotional needs.

Next year here will be approximately seven students in the school.

The students have suffered from significant emotional trauma and abuse, many are in care and /or have had large gaps in their education career.

Teachers are required to offer consistency and flexibility in their approach, to rebuilt trust and positive relationship with students affected by trauma.

Pupils are secondary age although they are working at much lower levels than expected for their age, including primary level.

The school welcome applications from specialist SEN teachers and secondary and primary teachers who are looking to work in a challenging but extremely rewarding environment.

The School

Tameside Independent SEMH provision for boys

Located in south Denton

Very easily accessible via the M60 or from Tameside and Stockport and east Manchester

Ofsted Good September 2023

"The school identifies any additional needs that pupils may have quickly. The school provides staff with detailed information so they can help pupils to access the curriculum. The school has ensured that all staff receive appropriate training to support pupils' individual needs"

Inspiring headteacher and team and an emotionally rewarding place to work.

To join us and be successful in this SEMH English Teacher role, you will need to:

Hold QTS Status or QTLS or an equivalent Further education teaching qualification such as PGCE Special Needs or Certificate of Education
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this SEMH English Teacher role Teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)