The William Henry Smith School, Boothroyd Lane, Brighouse, HD6 3JW
Employer: The William Henry Smith School
Hours: Full Time
Closing: 27th April 2025
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?
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to join our school, who is highly experienced in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. 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.
The SEMH Teacher will provide high-quality, inclusive education tailored to meet the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students. They will create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment that enables students to develop resilience, confidence, and essential life skills. By using trauma-informed approaches, positive behaviour strategies, and differentiated teaching methods, the teacher will ensure that all students can engage, progress, and achieve to the best of their abilities.
The role also involves collaborating with multi-agency professionals, parents, and support staff to deliver a holistic approach to learning, ensuring that students receive the academic, emotional, and behavioural support needed for their long-term success.
The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2024.
How to apply:
Visits to The Smith Foundation are essential.
All our roles are by application via TES.com.
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