Teacher (SEMH/SEND)

Teacher (SEMH/SEND)Working across the William Henry Smith School & Sixth Form and William Henry Smith Specialist CollegePurpose of the Job: To deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive teaching to learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role focuses primarily on teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), while contributing more broadly to a flexible, cross-curricular offer that supports learners’ academic, personal and vocational development. The postholder will embody the Foundation’s core values of community, collaboration, integrity, compassion, and visionary thinking, ensuring these are reflected in all aspects of teaching, learning, and professional practice.Key Responsibilities:Plan and deliver differentiated lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) that meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.Build positive, trusting relationships with learners, demonstrating compassion and consistency to support engagement, behaviour, and wellbeingContribute to the development of a flexible and relevant curriculum that reflects visionary thinking and responds to the evolving needs of learners.Support SEMH children and young adults through trauma-informed, relationship-based and therapeutic practiceWork collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agenciesContribute to enrichment activities, educational visits and residential experiencesPromote the Foundation’s values of Visionary Thinking, Compassionate Curiosity, Unwavering Integrity, Empowering Community, and Close CollaborationSafeguard and promote the welfare of all students at all times, acting with professionalism and integrity.We are looking for someone who:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), currently training towards QTS, or committed to undertake a recognised teacher training programme.Has a strong understanding of SEMH needs and inclusive practiceIs an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learnersBuilds strong, positive relationships with children and young adults, staff and familiesDemonstrates creativity, resilience and adaptabilityIs committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adultsEmbraces a rights-respecting, child-centred and wellbeing-focused ethos APPLICATION INFORMATION:Visits to the William Henry Smith Foundation are highly recommended prior to making an application.For further information on this post or to arrange a visit please contact the HR department on email address: HR@WHSFOUNDATION.ORG.UK or 01484 710 123Our Recruitment Pack includes information on the Foundation, Job Description and Person Specification, please ensure you utilise this document when completing your application form as we will shortlist from the information you have provided. All our roles are by application via Sam Recruit – We do not accept CVs Please apply by visiting our vacancies page: Our Vacancies Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013)Posts which involve substantial access to children are exempt from provisions contained within this Act under which the job applicants are entitled to withhold information about any previous criminal background which is either unspent or would otherwise be considered ‘spent’ under the terms of the Act. However, changes to the legislation in 2013 mean that spent convictions may be protected and do not have to be disclosed to prospective employers. Employers cannot take protected offences into account when making employment decisions. If the job for which you have applied involves substantial access to children and you have been shortlisted for the post, you will