Derbyshire County Council
Class Teacher
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Closing date: 07 October 2026
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About The Role
Include St Matthews is looking for a passionate, resilient Teacher to join our team. You'll plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons for students with SEMH, SEND, or who require alternative provision, working within our therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to help every pupil feel known, understood, and supported to succeed.
SEMH/SEND experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support is provided, including in our trauma-informed and graduated approach to behaviour, proactive relational and co-regulation strategies, and the Teach Like a Champion framework.
What You'll Be Doing
- Planning and delivering well-structured, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners
- Creating an inclusive, stimulating, well-organised classroom environment
- Building trusted, positive relationships that help pupils feel safe and understood
- Working closely with the Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, SENDCo and wider staff team
- Contributing to a reflective, collaborative staff culture with genuine investment in your professional development
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What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience of planning and delivering effective lessons and managing pupil behaviour positively
- A resilient, adaptable, warm and nurturing approach, with high expectations for every pupil
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
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Why work for us
- Small class groups, so you can really get to know your pupils and give them the attention they need
- A flexible approach to teaching and behaviour support, built around what actually works for each child
- Shorter teaching hours than a typical mainstream timetable, giving you more time to plan, reflect and recharge
- Full training and ongoing support in trauma-informed practice — SEMH/SEND experience isn't essential
- A warm, collaborative staff team genuinely invested in your development
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We warmly welcome visits from interested candidates, or an informal chat about the role, before you apply.
Apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/465254833/EDV-2026-IEL-57158
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