Job Description

The Role

Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs?

Can you use your experience to build trust, support wellbeing, and promote inclusive learning?

Does the idea of working in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting inspire you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!



Our

Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service

is looking for a passionate and dedicated

Class Teacher

to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reflective and resilient

Class Teacher

to join our specialist provision in Southwark. Summerhouse supports primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs who are dual-registered with their mainstream schools. Pupils typically attend on a part-time basis for two terms, with the aim of reintegration.



You'll deliver a therapeutic and personalised curriculum that supports emotional wellbeing, social development, and academic progress. Working collaboratively with families, schools, and external partners, you'll play a key role in each child's journey.


Please see for salary details

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:


A qualified teacher with substantial primary teaching experience Skilled in positive behaviour management and building trusting relationships Committed to inclusive, relational, and trauma-informed practice Experienced in working with SEMH/SEBD or eager to develop in this area Confident in working collaboratively with schools, families, and multi-agency teams Ready to lead a subject area or keen to develop into subject leadership Adaptable, compassionate, and a strong team player

Recruitment timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 10th July 2025



Interview date/s: 15th July 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:


Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition



We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our

Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Job Reference: SC07518