Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher for The Ark, our therapeutic SEMH SEND Unit for primary age pupils. We are a welcoming, outstanding Church of England Primary Academy where each child is loved and respected. As an inclusive school we value everyone as a child of God and rejoice in its diversity. At the core of the Ark are the values of compassion and kindness, hope, love, connection and belonging. The Ark aims to support primary age children from across Wolverhampton whose SEMH needs mean they need additional therapeutic and mental health intervention. The Ark supports children whose SEMH needs present primarily through behaviours which make them vulnerable: attachment needs, anxiety, low mood and low self-esteem. We are looking for an outstanding Therapeutic and Mental Health Teacher to work in our caring and forward-looking SEND Unit, who: Is an inspiring and talented practitioner, passionate and determined to make a genuine difference Is caring and compassionate Has the ability and creativity to design, organise and deliver high-quality learning experiences that support, motivate and inspire pupils with SEMH needs Has excellent numeracy and literacy skills Is excited and motivated by new challenges Works effectively both independently and as part of a team This is a permanent position from January 2027. Job share or part time applications will be considered. A visit to the academy can be arranged by contacting Mrs Hallam on 01902 558845. Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.