Pastoral Support Teacher

Northamptonshire. ASAP start. Full Time.

Your new company: Hays Education have recently seen an increased need for local Special Educational Needs Teachers in Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply with the potential for permanent contracts. Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teacher working through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an SEMH Secondary School group who are passionate about supporting their students in both their academic and personal development. The group has two sites in Northamptonshire and this role would be working with both sites.

Your new role: We are currently recruiting for a full time Community Teacher to join the team on a permanent basis. We are looking for exceptional people who thrive on working in challenging settings to work with the schools exceptional pupils. We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of up to five students, who have faced challenges in their educational journey. Your mission is to engage and inspire these young minds in their communities—whether at home, local facilities, or community spaces. By providing tailored academic support alongside essential pastoral care, you'll help dismantle barriers to learning and pave the way for their successful return to formal education.

What you'll need to succeed: The appointed candidate will be a confident teacher with Qualified Teacher Status. Hays welcomes more experienced teachers as well as ECT’s who are confident working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or challenging behaviour.

What you'll get in return: This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students. In return you will get:

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellness Support: Access to Medicash, covering eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more.
• Commute in Style: Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Supportive Environment: Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.
• A dedicated consultant: on call to aid you in your work.

What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.