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Teacher of Learners with SEMH Needs - Full-time - Special Needs Position
INSPIRE Free Special School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB377 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 1265 hours / 195 days per year (as per STPCD 2024 teachers' directed time) Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS - plus SEN allowance
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
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We are seeking to appointanexceptional and inspirational Teacher of learners withSocial, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs,to teachin one of our classes (x10 pupils) where pupils have a range of SEMH needs (mainly ASD).
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding SEMH provision, with our current pupil numbers recently being increased. We will also be moving to a brand new, purpose-built academy (expected 2026) which will increase our capacity even further, leading to good career progression opportunities for the right candidate. If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of a great team, then please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit, or ask any questions.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success and the ability to achieve the best outcomes for all learners. We are particularly interested in candidates who share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career as we are committed to fully supporting professional development and helping our colleagues achieve their career potential.
If you are an outstanding practitioner with a commitment to high standards and a passion for teaching, we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving an application.
Opportunities for further progression will be available across the MAT for enthusiastic and ambitious candidates. This is a public-facing role, so fluency in English is required.
Purpose of the post:
With our academy expanding in size, the successful candidate will be joining us at an exciting time. They will be responsible to the Headteacher at Inspire Academy for teaching in one of our classes (x10 pupils) where pupils have a range of SEMH needs (mainly ASD). They will be delivering a range of secondary subjects and associated qualifications to learners at KS3 and KS4, who may be learning at pre-secondary levels, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our learners. All learners at Inspire Academy have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
The purpose of the post is to secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all learners. The post holder will ensure a cohesive and personalised programme of learning and social activities for Inspire Academy learners, in line with the national curriculum. The post holder will also have some pastoral responsibility and strive to ensure strong parent/carer relationships and have strong communication skills.
The post holder will support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in raising standards and improving outcomes for learners, through the provision of high-quality professional services across the school.
Requirements of the post:
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success and the ability to achieve the best outcomes for all learners. We are particularly interested in candidates who share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background.
Teachers are responsible to the designated member of SLT for supporting the general good order and discipline of Inspire Academy. All staff are expected to have a clear understanding of the aims, objectives and ethos of Inspire Academy and an awareness of its role in the community. It is essential that the academic and pastoral frameworks of Inspire Academy be seen as inter-related.
What the school offers its staff
Auto-enrolment to pension scheme
Continuous professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
Inspire Academy is part of the Parallel Learning Trust (PLT), a Multi-Academy Trust based in Carshalton, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners attending the Academy. As the duties of this post involves regular contact with children and young people, any offer of employment made to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We will also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@inspireacademy.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About INSPIRE Free Special School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 68 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- INSPIRE Free Special School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@inspireacademy.org.uk
Information about the Academy:
Inspire Academy is an SEMH Special School for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and forms part of The Parallel Learning Multi-Academy Trust.
All the students at Inspire Academy have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan), with a primary need of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). Some exhibit very challenging behaviour and Mainstream schooling is not always the most appropriate setting for them. Sometimes their first encounter of school has been chaotic and certainly challenging, many have had a fragmented education and have fallen behind their peers academically. This often results in self-esteem issues and anti-social behaviour.
With small classes and amazing staff that truly understand SEMH we feel that once a student starts at Inspire they have every opportunity to turn their lives around. Every child has the right to achieve and we believe that every parent and carer has the right to expect that Inspire Academy will do its very best for their child. With this in mind we work closely with parents and carers and other agencies to help each student make positive choices and changes which will serve them better in their future.
A key feature that we try to adopt is teaching the students to take responsibility for their behaviour and consequences. We teach them to try and put things right when they go wrong, together with learning the values of tolerance and respect for themselves and others.
Information about the Trust:
Parallel Learning Trust is a Special and Alternative Provision Multi- Academy Trust.
The Trust is committed to transforming lives for all pupils. Currently, we have seven academies that offer alternative or special provision for those children with social, emotional or mental health needs, with clear plans for sustainable growth over the next 3 years.
The Parallel Learning Trust was founded in 2014 to support the conversion of Park Campus and Kennington Park.
The Members and Directors of the Trust have a wealth of experience, brought together by a passion for giving children the best start in life.
You can find out more about skills and attributes of the Members and Directors by going to the following page: www.plt.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are
Arranging a visit to INSPIRE Free Special School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@inspireacademy.org.uk.
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