Lead Teacher: SEMH Provision
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, E17 4DP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 27be3dea-8a4d-4d3b-8e2a-fc6dbb53ffca |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Vacancy: Lead Teacher – SEMH Provision (New Launch)
The Opossum Federation is seeking an exceptional and resilient UPR teacher to lead the establishment of a brand-new Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) provision at Thorpe Hall Primary School. This is a pivotal initiative designed to provide high-quality, specialised support for pupils with complex SEMH needs. As the founding Lead Teacher, you will oversee the initial launch and the subsequent expansion of the setting to 10 places.
Role Overview
Workplace:Thorpe Hall Primary School, Walthamstow (Opossum Federation contract).
Salary: UPR (Outer London) + SEN Allowance (Maximum Amount).
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time.
Start Date: September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
As the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for both the leadership and the daily educational delivery of the provision:
• Leadership & Management: Oversee the successful launch and expansion of the SEMH provision while working closely with school and federation leaders.
• Teaching & Curriculum: Plan, prepare, and teach lessons tailored to complex SEMH needs, utilising specialised tracking for small-step progress.
• Target Monitoring: Ensure EHCP targets are addressed, met, and reviewed.
• Behavioral Expertise: Model expert reinforcement of positive behavior and trauma-informed practice, contributing to school behavioral policies.
• Collaboration: Act as a bridge between home and school for parents and liaise with external professionals such as CAMHS, EPS, and Speech & Language services.
Candidate Requirements
The federation is looking for a dedicated team player who meets the following criteria:
• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Evidence of further professional development in SEND/SEMH is desirable.
• Experience: Relevant teaching experience in Primary or Early Years settings. Proven experience working with pupils with SEMH needs is required. Leadership or coordinator experience is desirable.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the SEN Code of Practice, EHCP processes, and various therapeutic interventions.
• Skills: Ability to plan a specialized curriculum for mixed ages and abilities, combined with strong de-escalation skills and a nurturing approach to boundaries.
How to Apply
• Application Pack: Download from any Opossum Federation school website.
• Submission: Email completed applications to hr@opossumed.org.
• Closing Date: Sunday 10 May 2026.
• Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026.
Safeguarding: The Opossum Federation is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments require an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and a completed self-disclosure form.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join the Opossum Federation?
• Supportive Environment:Benefit from a tailored CPD program, a structured induction, and a federation-wide focus on reducing workload and supporting well-being.
• Proven Excellence:Join a family of schools where two are rated 'Outstanding' and two are rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
• Modern Resources:Work in well-resourced schools featuring staff Chromebooks and Google for Education integration.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Vacancy: Lead Teacher – SEMH Provision (New Launch)
The Opossum Federation is seeking an exceptional and resilient UPR teacher to lead the establishment of a brand-new Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) provision at Thorpe Hall Primary School. This is a pivotal initiative designed to provide high-quality, specialised support for pupils with complex SEMH needs. As the founding Lead Teacher, you will oversee the initial launch and the subsequent expansion of the setting to 10 places.
Role Overview
Workplace:Thorpe Hall Primary School, Walthamstow (Opossum Federation contract).
Salary: UPR (Outer London) + SEN Allowance (Maximum Amount).
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time.
Start Date: September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
As the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for both the leadership and the daily educational delivery of the provision:
• Leadership & Management: Oversee the successful launch and expansion of the SEMH provision while working closely with school and federation leaders.
• Teaching & Curriculum: Plan, prepare, and teach lessons tailored to complex SEMH needs, utilising specialised tracking for small-step progress.
• Target Monitoring: Ensure EHCP targets are addressed, met, and reviewed.
• Behavioral Expertise: Model expert reinforcement of positive behavior and trauma-informed practice, contributing to school behavioral policies.
• Collaboration: Act as a bridge between home and school for parents and liaise with external professionals such as CAMHS, EPS, and Speech & Language services.
Candidate Requirements
The federation is looking for a dedicated team player who meets the following criteria:
• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Evidence of further professional development in SEND/SEMH is desirable.
• Experience: Relevant teaching experience in Primary or Early Years settings. Proven experience working with pupils with SEMH needs is required. Leadership or coordinator experience is desirable.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the SEN Code of Practice, EHCP processes, and various therapeutic interventions.
• Skills: Ability to plan a specialized curriculum for mixed ages and abilities, combined with strong de-escalation skills and a nurturing approach to boundaries.
How to Apply
• Application Pack: Download from any Opossum Federation school website.
• Submission: Email completed applications to hr@opossumed.org.
• Closing Date: Sunday 10 May 2026.
• Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026.
Safeguarding: The Opossum Federation is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments require an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and a completed self-disclosure form.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join the Opossum Federation?
• Supportive Environment:Benefit from a tailored CPD program, a structured induction, and a federation-wide focus on reducing workload and supporting well-being.
• Proven Excellence:Join a family of schools where two are rated 'Outstanding' and two are rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
• Modern Resources:Work in well-resourced schools featuring staff Chromebooks and Google for Education integration.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.