Job title: Teacher
Reporting to: Head Teacher
Location: The Corner School, Douglas Avenue
Salary: Inner London Teacher pay scales & £4,000 SEN allowance
Job type: Permanent, full-time.
Hours: Term-time only (39 weeks), 38.5 hours per week
Monday 08:30–17:30, Tuesday to Friday 08:30–16:30 (including a 30-minute lunch break)
About the role
As a Teacher at The Corner School, you’ll play a key role in our close-knit school community, supporting a small group of children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a really meaningful opportunity to make a difference every day, helping children overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in themselves.
You’ll plan, teach and assess learning for up to 6 children in your class, working closely with your class team, other teachers and the School Leadership Team. You’ll also guide and support your class-based staff team, creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment where children can feel safe and ready to learn. This role offers the chance to develop your practice in trauma-aware teaching, wellbeing and positive education, with opportunities to take on subject leadership in the future.
We’ll look to you to
Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons that reflect each child’s needs, strengths and stage of learning
- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, supporting their wellbeing and progress
- Lead and support your class team (HLTA and Teaching Assistant), guiding their day-to-day work
- Work closely with colleagues across the school, including therapists and the leadership team
- Take a trauma-aware approach, supporting children to regulate, engage and build resilience
- In line with training (provided), use safe holds/restrictive physical intervention if a pupil is unsafe towards themselves or others, or causing damage to property
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour, encouraging independence and self-control
- Keep clear and accurate records of children’s progress and learning
- Work in partnership with families and other professionals to support each child holistically
- Contribute to wider school life, including trips, assemblies and events
- Continuously reflect on and develop your own teaching practice through CPD
We’ll care for you too
You’ll join a caring, collaborative team who value each other’s strengths and well-being. You’ll have access to excellent training, reflective practice and a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- Pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Funded CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support & counselling)
- Enhanced family leave and sick pay
- Inclusive, trauma-informed working culture with strong wellbeing support
About you
You’ll be a thoughtful, resilient and compassionate teacher who is motivated to make a genuine difference in children’s lives. You’ll be comfortable working in a small, collaborative setting, able to take initiative while also valuing teamwork, reflection and shared learning. You’ll bring patience, creativity and a calm approach, especially when working with children who may need extra support to feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.
You’ll also bring:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or working towards it for exceptional candidates)
- Experience teaching primary-aged children, including planning, assessment and target setting
- Experience teaching phonics and supporting early reading development
- Experience working with children with special educational needs and/or SEMH needs
- A strong understanding of the National Curriculum (KS1 and KS2)
- A good understanding of how children learn, including the impact of trauma and adverse experiences
- Confidence working with other professionals and communicating with families
- The ability to lead, support and develop others within a class team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively
- A reflective, open approach to learning and professional development
- A good level of IT skills to support teaching and record-keeping
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience in a SEMH provision (eg special school, nurture room, ARP)
- Experience in a mainstream school or EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
- Experience leading a subject area
- Experience working with vulnerable families or multi-agency teams
- Additional training in SEN or trauma-informed practice
About The Corner School
The Corner School is a small, specialist day school for primary-aged children with SEMH needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with small classes, high staff ratios and a trauma-informed, sensory-aware approach. Our curriculum is imaginative and personalised, helping each child grow in confidence, build meaningful relationships and feel proud of their progress.
Therapeutic work is integrated throughout the school day, with close collaboration between teaching staff and on-site therapists. We work closely with families to create consistent, holistic support around each child.
The Corner School is now part of The Mulberry Bush, a nationally recognised therapeutic charity supporting children who have experienced early trauma. While we operate as a day school with our own identity and approach, being part of The Mulberry Bush offers rich professional development, reflective practice and a wider community of expertise.
Apply now
If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role or would like to attend one of our visitor sessions, please submit your CV via the 'Apply for this job' button.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must follow safeguarding policies and safer recruitment practices. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and right-to-work verification.
Application process
- Complete an application form (for regulatory purposes) by Monday 6 July, 9am
- Attend an interview day, including a school council interview, an observed lesson and a formal interview (Thursday 16 or Friday 17 July)
We will review applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications, as the role may close once a suitable candidate is found.
Please note that references will be requested and taken up prior to the interview.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
