Teacher (SEMH / Primary Phase)

(UPS available for the right candidate)

Alder Brook is a specialist setting supporting primary pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are a growing school, currently offering 94 pupil places across two sites.

The Department for Education has introduced a new initiative, providing additional funding to local authorities to strengthen SEND support within mainstream schools. This initiative, “Experts at Hand”, enables professionals from specialist settings, such as Alder Brook, to extend their expertise into mainstream environments.

As part of this exciting development, Alder Brook is seeking to appoint a teacher to support delivery of this innovative initiative.

The Role

In addition to the core responsibilities of teaching, assessment and curriculum delivery, this role will involve:

• Working across mainstream settings to support pupils, including those attending Alder Brook on short-term placements
• Teaching and supporting pupils during their placement, and contributing to their transition back into mainstream school
• Providing guidance, modelling practice, and sharing effective strategies with mainstream colleagues to support reintegration
• Delivering high-quality teaching within Alder Brook, enabling colleagues from the specialist setting to work in mainstream schools as part of the Experts at Hand offer
• Contributing to the development of inclusive practice across Salford primary schools

About You

Applicants must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience working with pupils with SEND in either a mainstream or specialist setting particularly children with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.
• Be adaptable, resilient and confident working across a range of settings and locations
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• Thrive in a varied, collaborative role and be keen to contribute to system-wide improvement
• Must have access to their own vehicle and business insurance (Mileage can be claimed)

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative, working across both specialist and mainstream settings to make a meaningful difference to pupils and schools across Salford.

If you would like to be part of developing this exciting project, we would be delighted to receive your application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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