SEMH Teacher

Nancealverne School, Penzance, TR20 8TP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance 1 ; Potential for a TLR for right candidate. To be discussed at interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional and inspirational and innovative classroom teacher for a brand new primary SEMH provision in Cornwall. The successful candidate will work with the school leadership team to drive school improvement and to provide students with an outstanding education. You will need to possess the desire and motivation to make a difference to our students’ lives. We have high aspirations for all our children and young people and believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress.

• We would love to hear from teachers with experience of special education with QTS and a proven track record.

• SEMH experience would be an advantage.

• You should have a real desire and motivation to make a difference to the lives of students.

• You should believe that all children are capable of making outstanding progress.

• You should have experience of working with children who have SEN in either a mainstream or special school provision.

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive salary.
• You will be eligible to join the local government pension scheme/Teachers pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Family friendly policies.
• Local and national discount schemes and initiatives.
• Continued professional development support.
• To find out further information please visit the Trust/Schools website
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - SEMH Teacher.pdf - 349 KB (opens in new tab)

About Nancealverne School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nancealverne School website
• Email address: mpeters@curyschool.org
• Phone number: 01326771192
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nancealverne-school

At Nancealverne school we are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. Staff and governors have high aspirations for our children and young people through a broad and varied curriculum; highly structured; differentiated and personalised learning programmes. We provide a specialist; high quality and relevant education for young people aged 3-19 who have moderate to complex learning difficulties. This focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement-setting high expectations for all.

Arranging a visit to Nancealverne School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mpeters@curyschool.org.

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