Class Teacher

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About the role

Include St Matthews is looking for a passionate, resilient Teacher to join our team. You'll plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons for students with SEMH, SEND, or who require alternative provision, working within our therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to help every pupil feel known, understood, and supported to succeed.

SEMH/SEND experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support is provided, including in our trauma-informed and graduated approach to behaviour, proactive relational and co-regulation strategies, and the Teach Like a Champion framework.

What you'll be doing

Planning and delivering well-structured, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners

Creating an inclusive, stimulating, well-organised classroom environment

Building trusted, positive relationships that help pupils feel safe and understood

Working closely with the Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, SENDCo and wider staff team

Contributing to a reflective, collaborative staff culture with genuine investment in your professional development

What we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience of planning and delivering effective lessons and managing pupil behaviour positively

A resilient, adaptable, warm and nurturing approach, with high expectations for every pupil

A strong understanding of safeguarding, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Why work for us

Small class groups, so you can really get to know your pupils and give them the attention they need

A flexible approach to teaching and behaviour support, built around what actually works for each child

Shorter teaching hours than a typical mainstream timetable, giving you more time to plan, reflect and recharge

Full training and ongoing support in trauma-informed practice — SEMH/SEND experience isn't essential

A warm, collaborative staff team genuinely invested in your development

Visits welcome

We warmly welcome visits from interested candidates, or an informal chat about the role, before you apply.

Apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/465254833/EDV-2026-IEL-57158

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.