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Primary Teacher (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching

Southampton

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GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to join a 'Good' rated school in Southampton. This role focuses on supporting pupils aged 7-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, ensuring their educational development and well-being. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in inspiring young minds and leading a team of educators. With a commitment to continuous professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children with additional needs. If you're passionate about education and ready to lead, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses
In-house Training and Development Team
Full job description provided

Qualifications

  • Must have effective experience working with SEN pupils.
  • QTS or PGCE required, with safeguarding training desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and develop curriculum for Primary aged pupils with SEMH.
  • Ensure successful outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Effective experience with SEN pupils
Administration skills
IT skills
Ability to inspire and lead

Education

QTS
PGCE or equivalent

Tools

Safeguarding training

Job description

Primary Teacher (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching are recruiting a Primary Teacher for an Ofsted rated 'Good' Primary School located in Southampton.

Specialising in the care and education for pupils aged 7-11 who have an Education Health and Care Plan. Pupils have a range of needs, from Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) & Autism.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will hold responsibility for the delivery and ongoing development of Primary aged pupils with SEMH & Additional Needs, focusing on curriculum, teaching and learning, behaviour ensuring successful outcomes for our pupils.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will need to have had effective past experience of working with SEN pupils. A high work ethic, efficient administration skills, competent IT skills and the ability to inspire and lead others in the primary staff team are necessary.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position: Primary Teacher
Type of work: Primary School Teacher, SEN
Start Date: September 2025
Contract type: Long-term / Permanent
Full time/part time: Full time
Paid to scale: M1-M6
Hours: 8am 4pm, plus parents evenings, SLT meetings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

QTS, PGCE or equivalent
Previous experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year is desirable but not essential as Prospero Teaching offer free a course
Experience with Special Educational Needs mainly: SEMH & Complex Needs

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references

OTHER:

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

Full job description and information surrounding this position
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team

For more information please contact our Hampshire Team on (phone number removed).

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