Primary Teacher
River Valley School | Full-time | Primary Education
Make a Difference Every Day
Help children and young people overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve success through personalised, trauma-informed education.
River Valley School is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to join our growing team within a brand-new, purpose-built independent SEMH school. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children who benefit from a nurturing, personalised approach to education and to play a key role in shaping a new provision from the ground up.
Working in small classes, you will deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that enable pupils to make academic, social and emotional progress. Through positive relationships, creativity and high expectations, you will help children reconnect with learning and achieve their full potential.
What You Will Be Doing
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
- Differentiate learning to meet individual educational, behavioural and emotional needs.
- Create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence and achievement.
- Assess progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to educational reviews.
- Support pupils in developing key literacy, numeracy and personal development skills.
- Contribute to individual learning plans and pupil targets.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
About River Valley School
River Valley School is a brand-new, purpose-built independent SEMH school providing specialist education for children and young people who benefit from a more personalised approach to learning. Located just minutes from the M1 and M18, the school offers an inspiring environment where pupils can thrive both academically and emotionally.
The school works closely alongside the innovative Skills Street Project, creating exciting opportunities for practical learning experiences and future development.
Your Development
At Five Rivers, we believe in investing in our people and supporting professional growth through:
- High-quality training and development opportunities.
- Regular supervision and support.
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training.
- Opportunities to contribute to the development of a growing provision.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Working hours:
- Monday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Why Join Five Rivers?
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Platinum Investors in People accreditation.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced company pension scheme.
- The opportunity to be part of a brand-new specialist school from the beginning.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
What We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from teachers who are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.
Ideally, you will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching within a primary school setting.
- Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
- The ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons that meet individual needs.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational, assessment and record-keeping abilities.
- A commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice.
- A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers and succeed.
Experience working with children with SEMH needs, additional needs, or within specialist or alternative provision settings would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Apply Today
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate Primary Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or, for more information, email [email protected].
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Safer Recruitment and Inclusion
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Primary Teacher - River Valley School in Rotherham employer: Five Rivers Child Care
Five Rivers Child Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. Located in Bromsgrove, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and diversity, providing Independent Panel Members with the opportunity to contribute to vital decisions that shape futures. We offer competitive remuneration for panel participation, alongside a commitment to employee growth and development within the fostering sector.
