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KS2 Teacher (Alternative Provision)

Posted: 10-03-2025
Category: SEN
Location: Lichfield
Type: Full-time / Temporary
Salary: £155 - £155 per day

Are you a resilient and passionate Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Smile Education is recruiting a primary trained teacher to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Lichfield, supporting children who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education.
About the Role:

Full-time teaching role role, working predominantly in Key Stage 2
Supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and challenging behaviour.
Leading the class teacher to help move learning forward and create a positive learning environment.
Working in an all-age alternative provision, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience as a Primary Teacher with alternative provisions knowledge/experience is essential.
Must hold QTS
Recent UK-based experience and confidence in handling SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
Someone who is reliable, resilient, and confident in supporting vulnerable children.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one through Smile Education.

If you’re passionate about working with children in an alternative education setting and can commit full-time, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience and availability.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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