SEMH Teacher / Classroom Teacher x 3 (KS1/2) - William Henry Smith School
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Special Schools
Service Area: The William Henry Smith School
Hours: Full time
Number of Jobs: 3
Location(s): Rastrick
Position type: Temporary
Length of contract: For one academic year
Grade: M1 – UPS3 + SEN Allowance (£31,650 - £49,084)
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Smith Foundation.
Site Visits: Thursday 24th April 2025 (9am - 10am)
The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, proactive and enthusiastic teacher to join our experienced and specialist team, who is highly experienced in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Are you the outstanding and inspirational individual that our students are looking for?
• Do you want to use your motivation, drive, and enthusiasm to pro-actively change the lives of our students?
• Are you able to act as a positive role model for our boys?
Are you able to recognise and relate to the hobbies and special interests of our students and use these as the foundations to build positive relationships and curricular engagement?
The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner, providing engaging and tailored learning opportunities within a rich and diverse curriculum where there is a strong focus on phonics, communication, language and vocabulary, English and Maths. They will play a key role in supporting students’ wellbeing, personal development, and academic progress, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every learner.
Pupils have aspirations beyond life at the school because they are constantly encouraged through a curriculum that focuses on enhancing their quality of life; this includes academic, social and emotional development.
(Ofsted 2023)
WHY JOIN US?
At The Smith Foundation, we offer more than just a job; we offer a purpose. This is an opportunity to be part of the education team, dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults.
OUR OFFER
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young adults and make a positive difference.
• A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts.
• A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
• An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
• A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
• A learning and development programme and continuing professional development.
• Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
• Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits.
• 50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
• Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
• Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
• Staff Savings Scheme.
• One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved.
• An attractive salary.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Visits to The Smith Foundation are essential.
For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: HR@thesmithfoundation.org.uk
All our roles are by application via TES.com.
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