Nurture Thrive Teacher – Specialist SEMH School

Start: Immediate & September Starts Available
Pay: Pay to Scale
Type: Full-Time, All Year Round

A specialist all-boys SEMH school for pupils aged 9–16 based in Dorking, Surrey, are looking for a Nurture Thrive Teacher to join their team.

You will be supporting pupils with SEMH needs, alongside some additional SEN needs including autism, speech & language needs, and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a structured and supportive environment.

The role is hands-on, varied, and incredibly rewarding.

The role will include:

• Teaching a range of subjects and skills to KS3 pupils
• Planning and delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Supporting pupils with varying academic abilities and additional needs
• Managing behaviour positively and supporting emotional regulation
• Encouraging confidence, engagement, and positive relationships
• Creating a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Ideally experience working within SEMH or challenging behaviour settings
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and adaptable attitude

Desirable Qualifications & Training:

• ‘Thrive’ Practitioner training
• Professional qualification in the area of special educational needs

Training and ongoing support will be provided.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs and helping students thrive within education, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) update service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.