SEMH Primary Phase Leader (with teaching responsibility)

Freshsteps Independent School is an OFSTED graded ‘outstanding’ independent alternative provision. The school caters for pupils aged 5-16 years who have SEMH / SEN. We have an exciting new opportunity available at our school to work with pupils with SEMH - social emotional mental health. We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Primary Phase Leader to work as agreed to drive up standards of pupil attainment and achievement at FreshSteps Independent School. 

Do you have experience in overseeing pupil achievement and progress? This role may be for you.

About Us

Freshsteps Independent School is an OFSTED graded ‘outstanding’ independent alternative provision. The school caters for pupils aged 5-16 years who have SEN with a primary need of SEMH.

The school has recently moved site and has invested in the construction of brand new classrooms, sports arena, gym area, library area and an indoor therapeutic, split level soft-play structure. We are in the process of designing our brand new outdoor MUGA and playground. The school is fully resourced and equipped and continues to expand the provision provided to pupils. 

Our pupils have been referred from mainstream schools due to various needs including behavioural, low numeracy, literacy, speech and language and SEMH. They have wonderful personalities and enjoy the benefit of an engaging, hands-on learning style and adapted curriculum. The school believes that every student can realise their true potential with the right support and teaching. Therefore, it sets high standards for both pupils and staff.

The curriculum at FreshSteps is very rich including horse-riding, cookery, boxing classes and we work in partnership with a range of external agencies. We also have our own onsite art therapist and specialist speech and language base.

The school received three consecutive ‘outstanding’ ratings from OFSTED which stated that the school ‘inspires pupils to achieve more than what they believe they are capable of’.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your role will be: 

• To be an exemplary classroom practitioner 
• To work with staff and to support them to achieve targets 
• To analyse and interpret data to identify appropriate improvement strategies and so ensure challenging targets are set and achieved 
• To pro-actively ensure appropriate intervention strategies are put in place when needed 
• To provide targeted professional development and interventions 
• To coach and mentor the team working in the phase and contribute to performance management
• To teach a class of maximum 6 pupils in  either KS1 OR KS2

Qualifications and Experience  

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) 
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of primary age 
• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum 
• Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age 
• Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child has access to the best possible education.

Safeguarding Notice

FreshSteps Independent School are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. 

Equal Opportunities

FreshSteps Independent School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.