Job description
Position: SEMH School Teacher

Location: Worthing

Salary: MPS

Job Type: Full Time, Temp to Perm

We are looking for a committed and empathetic Teacher to join a vibrant SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. The role involves working with Primary-aged students who have complex needs and may exhibit challenging behaviors. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position, offering a unique chance to make a lasting difference in students' lives by teaching essential life skills through culinary education.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students with SEMH needs.
• Provide individualised and small group support, helping students develop practical cooking skills and a passion for learning.
• Foster a positive, supportive classroom environment that promotes creativity and confidence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to create personalized learning plans addressing both academic and emotional needs.
• Manage challenging behavior using school strategies, ensuring a safe and respectful learning space.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development through food-related activities, helping them build resilience and life skills.
• Monitor and report on student progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and staff.
• Adhere to all safeguarding protocols, addressing concerns promptly according to school policies.

What We Are Looking For
• Experience in teaching children or young people with SEMH needs and SEND
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• A passion for education, with the ability to inspire and engage students.
• Flexibility and a proactive attitude, adjusting lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students.
• A commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to their education and develop crucial life skills.

Benefits

A chance to make a meaningful impact by teaching vital life skills.

A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

A rewarding role in a specialised SEMH setting, contributing to students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.
• Important Notice:**

Required

To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Pink Tile Education is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. As part of the application process, you will be required to:
• Provide references for pre-employment checks.
• Hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service (Pink Tile can assist with this).