About The Role
SEMH Teacher | Birchwood | Cardiff | Full-Time | Permanent | Term Time only
Salary: £27,885 - £37,142 annually dependant on experience and qualifications
We’re a leading organisation dedicated to provide exceptional care and support to children and young adults with complex needs associated with SEMH and Autism.

Welcome to Birchwood, Cardiff’s specialist school where education meets compassion. We’re dedicated to nurturing children with complex needs related to SEMH through a perfect blend of education, care, and therapeutic support. In our cosy classrooms, small class sizes, and a passionate team of educators and therapists, every child blossoms. At Birchwood, learning is not just engaging and motivating—it’s a joyful adventure!

Working as member of the education team you will play an active role in supporting the planning and development of programs that addresses the individual SEMH needs of our children and young people. With support and guidance from the Head of Education, you will work across all areas of our curriculum to deliver high quality teaching and learning opportunities to SEMH pupils.

Here, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a fantastic team, ensuring the delivery of person-centred care that focuses on promoting independence and enhancing life skills. You will be required to set out individual learning pathways which support our pupil's potential to live more independently; developing academic, social, and personal skills; whilst paying close attention to the development of meaningful accredited and non-accredited learning schemes for all who attend our service.

We are seeking to recruit a candidate with a proven track record in the delivery of specialist education to SEMH pupils. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues from across our other educational facilities.

A day in the life of a Teacher at Birchwood involves:

Providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities;
Providing structured learning opportunities through effective Classroom management;
Ensuring that all students are working towards their agreed accreditations;
Using a variety of teaching approaches and activities to develop students’ learning.To be a successful Teacher with Orbis Education and Care, you’ll need:

Qualified Teacher (QTS) or NQT working towards QTS;
Knowledge of a variety of learning and development skills applicable to young people with complex, severe learning difficulties;
Experience of liaising with parents and external agencies and facilitating their active involvement with the pupil;Please note: This job role involves regulated activity with adults and children and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
Here's a glimpse into some of the amazing benefits you can expect:

Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for additional discounts at a range of retailers;
‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral;
Health Plan - after probationHow to apply:
Don't waste any more time, if you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Teacher at Orbis Education and Care, we would love to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV using the 'apply' link.
At Orbis Education and Care we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
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