Teacher for Trent Vale in Stoke-on-Trent

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, passionate, and resilient Teacher to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of young people who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. The successful candidate will be able to deliver engaging, accessible, and differentiated lessons across the secondary curriculum, supporting students with SEMH needs in a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across secondary age groups
• Differentiating learning to meet a wide range of SEMH, SEND, and academic needs
• Create a safe, consistent, and supportive classroom environment
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive engagement
• Assess, track, and report on student progress and attainment
• Contribute to EHCP targets, personalised learning plans, and reviews
• Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, SEN teams, and external agencies
• Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification (applications from ECTs considered where appropriate)
• Have experience teaching secondary-aged pupils, ideally within SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision
• Be calm, resilient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
• Be committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for all students

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, empowering our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:

• Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited.
• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.