Overview of position

Job Title: SEMH Teacher

Reports to: Head of School

Location: Felix House, Nidderdale, Hull

Working Hours: Full time, Term time

Salary: Competitive salary range of £28000 - £35000 dependent on qualifications and/or experience

We are excited to be recruiting for a Teacher based at our purpose built SEMH school in Hull. We believe this is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and ambitious teacher to grow with Cascade and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people at Felix House School.

Cascade are an innovative company with multiple Outstanding homes (CQC & Ofsted Regulated), at the forefront of expansion to provide excellence throughout multiple counties. We provide unique opportunities of bespoke education to meet the needs of our pupils with specialised staff providing outstanding educational experiences within a safe, stimulating and rich learning environment.

Our School Values and Ethos 

• Care for and respect themselves, others and the environment 

• Achieving beyond previous expectations, experiencing success 

• Know how to make safe choices 

• Be able to read and write so they can communicate consistently with an increased vocabulary linked to experiences 

• Acquire maths and computing skills 

• Be active, immersing themselves in the community and the outdoors 

• Embrace their uniqueness and engage in the diversity of British Values 

• Enjoy attending school and making decisions independently with the skills to access the next stage of their livesThe successful applicant will be an inspiring and ambitious classroom practitioner with a desire to support the needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will be creative in your delivery and have high expectations of pupils outcomes.

The School:

Felix House is a brand new build Residential School for 6 pupils and further placements for 9 day pupils to attend from KS2 to KS5. The education provided within Felix House will match those targets of the National Curriculum with underpinned targeted interventions to ensure all pupils Unique Starting Points and gaps within learning are addressed. We believe everyone has the right to an inclusive education in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Cascade currently have 5 residential homes within the Norwich and Withernsea area providing Adult Education to those who reside, 1 childrens home with onsite Education, 1 school specialising in Autism & Severe Learning Difficulties and a Forest on the outskirts of Norwich available for education. (with further homes up and coming in the next year).    

Cascade believe in Lifelong 24 hour Learning, with this in mind our cohort of pupils will begin education at KS2, progressing through KS3 & KS4 to then our Cascade College.

As a Teacher you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to promote positive outcomes for our pupils personal development as well as academic achievements. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an ambitious curriculum with exploration of innovative teaching and learning strategies. 

It is desirable for the candidate to have the following qualities 

• Be compassionate & empathetic.

• An outstanding classroom practitioner.

• Ability to adapt teaching according to pupils individual needs, abilities and attainment levels.

• Is creative, innovative and strategic with curriculum intent, implementation and impact.

• Can form positive relationships with children and young people.

It is essential for the successful candidate to have experience of working within SEMH or SEND.

The Role:

Felix House School is an Independent, DfE-registered school, providing specialist education for up to 6 residential pupils and 9 day pupils. The school is situated within Felix House Residential Children’s home, Hull.

The school specialises in educating its pupils through bespoke individualised learning programmes, delivered using high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Pupils within Felix House present with an Educational Health Care Plan and need additional support surrounding Social Emotional Mental Health.

The curriculum incorporates a strong emphasis on social, moral, spiritual and cultural dimensions, as well as the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science in order to support pupils transitioning into adulthood.

Wherever possible we extend learning beyond the confines of the school and out in the community; collaboratively working with the children’s home, creating an environment of 24/7 learning. 

Behaviour management strategies are applied consistently and sensitively, ensuring that the pupils are clear about boundaries and expectations. Felix House School values are paramount to the whole school ethos: to care, achieve, be safe, consistent, active, diverse & to enjoy.

This is a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to develop as a teacher and contribute to developing an ‘outstanding’ facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a wide range of learning opportunities.

• Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence

• Plan and teach well structured lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work, embedding outcomes agreed in EHC plans

• To teach a broad and balanced curriculum in line with the National Curriculum to learners, some of whom have a wide range of special educational needs, especially social, emotional and mental health issues. 

• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils - Providing support to pupils who have a range of difficulties taking into account advice and programmes provided by other professionals;

• To work cooperatively with other staff in the general running of Felix House School

• To take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment  including contributing to the writing and reviewing of SEN support plans

• To attend INSET days, training sessions and staff meetings as required. 

• To promote the safeguarding of children.

• To participate in performance management, and undertake training and professional development as appropriate.

• To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required by the senior leadership team .

• Ensuring the maintenance of good behaviour in line with school procedures and policy at all times during the school day.

• Promoting the ethos of the school ensuring that all are treated with justice, equality and respect.

• Demonstrating consistent excellent practice .

• Having high expectations in terms of achievement and behaviour.

• Effectively using opportunities for continuing professional development.

Cascade Children’s Home and School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of School. This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

Training & Qualifications 

 Essential

• Educated to degree level

• Qualified teacher status

Desirable

• Experience of teaching pupils with SEMH needs

• SEND and SEMH training 

experience

Essential

• Successful experience within a Primary/Secondary School

• Teaching experience throughout either Key Stages 2,  3 & 4 

• Proven track record of raising achievement

Desirable

• Leading a subject or key stage.

• Proven experience of working with/caring for children and young people with SEMH needs in an educational environment.

Personal Qualities and Aptitude

 Essential

• A commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school

• Ability to undertake the duties of a teacher as outlines in the Teachers Standards

• A commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for all the pupils

• Ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

• Commitment to inclusion and raising standards for all

Applying For the Job:

We require all applicants to complete the attached application form, it takes between 35 - 40 minutes to complete the form so please make sure you have time. You can save time by uploading your CV along with your application and marking in the relevant form fields “please see CV”. If you are unable to upload your CV please make sure all fields within the application form are fully completed, without any gaps in your employment or education history.