WHSSC - Teacher - College in Brighouse

Working across the William Henry Smith School & Sixth Form and William Henry Smith Specialist College.

Purpose of the Job: To deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive teaching to learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role focuses primarily on teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), while contributing more broadly to a flexible, cross-curricular offer that supports learners’ academic, personal and vocational development. The postholder will embody the Foundation’s core values of community, collaboration, integrity, compassion, and visionary thinking, ensuring these are reflected in all aspects of teaching, learning and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) that meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners, demonstrating compassion and consistency to support engagement, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the development of a flexible and relevant curriculum that reflects visionary thinking and responds to the evolving needs of learners.
• Support SEMH children and young adults through trauma-informed, relationship-based and therapeutic practice.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, educational visits and residential experiences.
• Promote the Foundation’s values of Visionary Thinking, Compassionate Curiosity, Unwavering Integrity, Empowering Community and Close Collaboration.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students at all times, acting with professionalism and integrity.

We are looking for someone who:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), currently training towards QTS, or committed to undertake a recognised teacher training programme.
• Has a strong understanding of SEMH needs and inclusive practice.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children and young adults, staff and families.
• Demonstrates creativity, resilience and adaptability.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.
• Embraces a rights-respecting, child-centred and wellbeing-focused ethos.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013) Posts which involve substantial access to children are exempt from provisions contained within this Act under which the job applicants are entitled to withhold information about any previous criminal background which is either unspent or would otherwise be considered ‘spent’ under the terms of the Act. However, changes to the legislation in 2013 mean that spent convictions may be protected and do not have to be disclosed to prospective employers. Employers cannot take protected offences into account when making employment decisions. If the job for which you have applied involves substantial access to children and you have been shortlisted for the post, you will be provided with a form on which you will be asked to disclose any relevant previous criminal background. We will provide more information on protected offences at that stage. If you are the successful applicant you will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service disclosure and we will also check the DBS barred list (children). Failure to complete this form will result in your application not proceeding any further. The possession of a criminal record will not automatically debar you from consideration for the post for which you have applied. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.