We are seeking to appoint a number of well‐trained, highly motivated professionals who have experience of working with children with SEMH needs, to our Independent School. We welcome applications from all excellent classroom practitioners, particularly those who are keen to inspire learners through teaching exciting lessons, implementing creative and personalised activities and supporting progress through high quality assessment and feedback, and adaptive teaching.  Whilst a recognised teaching qualification is desirable it is not essential; what is essential is experience and a genuine desire to make a difference to young people, particularly those who have experienced ACEs.

We are a forward-thinking independent school offering alternative provision for learners from across the Black Country.  We have a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team. We offer provision for KS3 and KS4 full time or part time, Mon-Thurs 9.30am – 3.00pm and Fri 9.30am-12.30pm. 

Learners join our provision via referral from their mainstream school; where they remain on roll, whilst they are awaiting to be allocated an alternative school place, or as a short-term respite from their mainstream school. We also offer single registration places for children with SEND, who have an EHCP and these are referred directly from the Local Authority via the consultation process.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic teachers in the following subject areas: Science, History, PE and ICT, there will also be a requirement to teach Citizenship and PSHE alongside your main subject. 

We are looking for professionals who:

Have in-depth knowledge about social, emotional and mental health needs of young people in an educational environment 

Have the ability to teach a range of subjects, in a nurturing environment, balancing academic progress with SEMH progress 

Be an outstanding teacher with a breadth of teaching and learning experience 

Have the ability to teach PSHE, RSE and SEMH thematic lessons alongside their main subject(s) 

Be passionate about their subject(s), bringing energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to the classroom and INNOV4TE 

Be ambitious for themselves and their learners, wanting the best outcomes for all whatever their backgrounds or barriers to learning. 

Have great skill in managing behaviour in the classroom, with knowledge of de-escalation techniques. 

INNOV4TE is a great place to teach. We are continually raising standards to produce the highest levels of learner achievement and are seeking to appoint  highly motivated professionals who share our aims and our ethos. 

Applications are welcome from unqualified, newly qualified and experienced teachers. 

For further information and an application form, please visit the vacancies section of our website www.innov4te.co.uk and download the recruitment pack. For any other queries, please email stacy@innov4te.co.uk