Teacher

Classroom Teacher - Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Pay Scale: MPS / UPS (plus SEN Point) Location: Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley Are you an inspirational educator with the resilience, creativity and empathy to transform young lives? Springwell Special Academy is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to join our supportive team and deliver a dynamic, nurture focused curriculum for pupils with SEMH needs.

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our school is proud to offer a supportive team, high-quality personalised training, and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our values: KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE.

Importantly, you will embrace the ethos of the Special Provision Partnership supporting the progress and inclusion of all pupils, demonstrating Academy values including unconditional positive regard. In this role, you will plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive core and thematic lessons for groups of approximately 10 pupils within a designated key stage. You will pay equal attention to academic and personal progress, consider pupils' aspirations, and work closely with a supportive multi-disciplinary team to remove barriers to learning and support pupil development. Key Responsibilities Lesson Planning & Delivery: Develop tailored core and thematic learning programs, adapting standard curriculum for individual needs using specialist resources (e.g., technology or sensory tools).

Individual & Group Teaching: Deliver nurture-focused, evidence-based instruction to groups of ~10 pupils, providing targeted 1:1 and small group support.

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside SLT, speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers to remove barriers to learning.

Assessment & Progress Tracking: Systematically record progress, analyze pupil data, write reports, and engage parents/carers in learning goals.

Behaviour & Pastoral Leadership: Use unconditional positive regard and restorative practice to build self-regulation, coping strategies, and constructive behavior management.

Staff Mentoring & CPD: Contribute to professional development initiatives and train/mentor staff on SEN and inclusive pedagogy.

Requirements Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) (Essential); advanced SEN qualification (Desirable).

Experience: Proven experience teaching SEN/SEMH pupils, adapting curricula, and working within multi-disciplinary teams to remove learning barriers.

Knowledge: Understanding of SEND and relevant legislation, inclusive pedagogies, learning styles, and proactive behaviour management strategies.

Core Skills: Strong personal resilience, innovative thinking, initiative, and great written/verbal communication skills.

This position would suit individuals who come with creativity and resilience, passionate about making a real difference to students’ life chances and supporting them in achieving their academic and personal potential. Why Join Us? At Springwell Special Academy, you will play a key role in developing pedagogy that directly impacts young people's social and emotional wellbeing. As part of the Special Provision Partnership and Wellspring Academy Trust, we offer a welcoming environment that prioritises your workload and wellbeing. In return for your passion and commitment, we offer outstanding professional development, supportive colleagues, and a collaborative working environment committed to your continuous professional growth. To apply, please click APPLY NOW and submit your application form demonstrating clear, concise examples of how you meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. For more information, please refer to the job description attached. If you have additional questions or would like to find out more about this post, please reach out to our recruitment team via email: recruitmentteam@wellspringacademies.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: 8:00am, Friday 6th November 2026.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online search and further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification, section 128 checks, and overseas criminal records checks (if living/working overseas in the last 5 years), will be completed prior to appointment. If this post isn't suitable, please review our other vacancies here!

We reserve the right to close or extend this advert prior to the advertised closing date.