KS2 Teacher
Posted 1 week ago by UCM Education
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Merton, Greater London
Summary: The role of KS2 Teacher involves joining a specialist nurture primary provision in Merton, focusing on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The teacher will deliver a personalized curriculum that balances academic progress with emotional development, utilizing creative and trauma-informed approaches. Building trusting relationships with pupils and collaborating with the school team are essential aspects of the position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching a KS2 class within a nurture provision
- Delivering a play-informed and developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs using relational and trauma-informed approaches
- Embedding creativity, including art or drama, to support engagement and regulation
- Building consistent, trusting relationships with pupils
- Working collaboratively with the wider school team
Key Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
- Strong understanding of developmental learning approaches within KS2
- Creativity and commitment to relational practice
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Merton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are looking for an experienced and creative KS2 Teacher to join a specialist nurture primary provision in Merton.
This role sits within a therapeutic primary setting that supports pupils with SEMH needs, delivering a personalised curriculum that balances academic progress with emotional development and wellbeing.
You will be:
- Teaching a KS2 class within a nurture provision
- Delivering a play-informed and developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs using relational and trauma-informed approaches
- Embedding creativity, including art or drama, to support engagement and regulation
- Building consistent, trusting relationships with pupils
- Working collaboratively with the wider school team
The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs. A strong understanding of developmental learning approaches within KS2, along with creativity and a commitment to relational practice, is essential.
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About UCM Education:
UCM Education works closely with schools across the UK to place teaching staff into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.