SEN/SEMH Class Teacher Full Time

Wembley, Middlesex
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS

Headteacher: Daniela Caton

Salary: Inner London Teacher Pay Scales (+ Internal Allowances)

The Corner School is a specialist school for Children with Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, graded good by Ofsted in February 2022, and run by the charity Unlocking Potential.

We have children in both key stage 1 and 2 and we believe that every child can learn and enjoy a fulfilling school life, regardless of their social, emotional and mental health needs.

Our dedicated team of teachers, Teaching Assistants and therapists work together to develop personalised, dynamic support for each learner enabling them to grow in their own unique way. We offer a safe and nurturing environment and the stability needed to gain an emotional balance and to develop their self-esteem and resilience.

To find out more about our work please visit: and

The Post:

The Class Teacher will play a key role in our small school community, this is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEMH needs. You will have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, be resilient in working with special needs children and be passionate about helping our children achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher wanting to take an active role in developing trauma aware teaching, positive education and well being practices to manage a child’s stress response.

The Person:

• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all children in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and always observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with children, parents/carers, governors, trustees, other staff, and external agencies in the best interests of the children
• Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the Teacher Standards (2012)’
• Provide effective management for Teaching Assistants, with support from the Headteacher
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school

Please see the full Person Specification for further information.

• How to Apply: Please make your application by submitting an application form, your CV along with a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) which clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role and how you meet the key criteria set out within the person specification criteria (we will be reviewing shortlisted candidates closely against the person specification)
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It’s a criminal offence for a person to work with a group from which they have been barred from working. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Our children and families and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds and we value the unique contribution that each individual can bring to UP. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or ethnic groups, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
• For an informal discussion, for further information, or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please contact:
• Candidate data is processed in line with UP’s privacy notice and Data Protection Policy

Other Vacancies:

To find out more about our other exciting job opportunities, please visit our careers page via the button below . We would love to receive your application or for you to pass on our roles to others who may be interested.

We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants as an enthusiastic, motivated, and skilled Teaching Assistant, you will be a key part of our small and friendly school community. You will provide learning and behavioural support, working alongside teachers, therapists, and parents to help our children excel in their learning and personal development. You will have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, be resilient and experienced in working with children with SEMH needs, and be passionate about helping our children achieve their full potential.

Interview Date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received and shortlisted, please don’t hesitate to make your application

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.