Lead Teacher-SEMH ARC (The Glade)

Lead Teacher SEMH ARC– Job Description

Orchard View Primary Academy is a partner academy within the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust. As a growing academy, this role offers a rare opportunity to join a school at a formative stage and play a key role in the development of The Glade, our new SEMH ARC. You will be part of a values-led and ambitious team, committed to inclusive practice and positive outcomes for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Purpose of the Role

To lead and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching within The Glade, the academy’s SEMH ARC, enabling pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to re-engage with learning and achieve positive academic, social and emotional outcomes.

The Lead Teacher will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational leadership of the SEMH ARC, modelling best practice, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting pupils’ wellbeing, attendance and readiness to learn. The role carries shared responsibility for safeguarding, inclusion and the development of a nurturing, structured and therapeutic environment.

The postholder will treat pupils and colleagues with dignity, build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect, and consistently model professional boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s role.

This Job Description should be read alongside the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the Teacher Standards.

Main Duties

The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following- please also refer to the attached recruitment pack for a full job description: 

• Set High Expectations
• Promote Good Progress and Outcomes
• Demonstrate Strong Curriculum and SEMH Knowledge
• Plan and Teach Well-Structured Sessions
• Adapt Teaching to Meet Individual Needs
• Make Accurate and Purposeful Use of Assessment
• Manage Behaviour Effectively
• Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities
• Personal and Professional Conduct

Person Specification

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack, to view the person specification.