"We develop our pupils to have the skills to thrive in society"
SEMH Teacher
Ref: SCH-TPAT-0042 13 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Teachers Main/UpperThe Role
Location: Year 1: College Hall site, West Road, off Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3BT. Year 2 onwards, Hawthorn Academy, All Saints Rise, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3SS
Salary: (Fringe) M1-M6 (£33,075 - £45,037) U1-U3 (£47,031-£50,471) + SEN 1
Hours: Term time
Contract type: Fulltime
Reporting to: Headteacher
Responsible for: N/A
Start date: September 2025
We are offering the opportunity to be part of our journey to becoming an outstanding provision that supports some of the most vulnerable young people in the community. The successful candidate will expect to have high quality CPD and have opportunities to grow quickly into leadership roles at the school or the Trust if they show potential.
About us
Hawthorn Academy is a new SEMH secondary school based in Bracknell Forest due to open in September 2025, providing specialist education for children aged 11 — 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), including children with ASD. The school will open with 10 places, growing to 50. The school will be sited at the College Hall campus in year 1, moving to a purpose-built school during year 2.
The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust, a special school MAT comprising currently of 3 schools based in South Oxfordshire: Fitzwaryn, Kingfisher and Bishopswood. The Trust is due to welcome Woodeaton Manor School (an SEMH provision in Oxford) in June ’25 following an academisation order, and Forest View School in Bracknell (estimated opening Sept ’27) following a successful bid in wave 3.
The Trust has a successful outreach programme and supports over 70 local mainstream schools with outstanding feedback and outcomes.
Propeller is proud of its educational performance. Its curriculum is personalised and focuses on the destinations and long-term aspirations of its pupils and their families, linking directly with their communities including pupils moving directly into employment.
Main purpose
To deliver high-quality teaching and learning to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a supportive and structured environment to help them achieve their full potential.
What we can offer you
· London Fringe pay
· Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with enhanced benefits for members i.e., life insurance
· Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
· Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave entitlement
· Free occupational health support
· Free eye test for DSE users
· Free flu vaccinations
· Wellbeing days (3 per year, pro rata for part time staff)
· Free tea and coffee
· A welcoming and supportive school with a friendly team of staff and governors
· Full training and ongoing support
Benefits
| Other | |
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| (Fringe) M1-M6 (£33,075 - £45,037) U1-U3 (£47,031-£50,471) + SEN 1 | (Fringe) M1-M6 (£33,075 - £45,037) U1-U3 (£47,031-£50,471) + SEN 1 |
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Safeguarding Information
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Where the role for which you are applying involves engaging in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
A copy of the Propeller Academy Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed via each member schools website.
Hawthorn Academy
PRU
Wokingham
Wokingham
RG40 3BT
Emma Mackrell
recruitment@propellertrus... https://www.propellertrust.orgAt The Propeller Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with special educational needs, fostering an environment where every student progresses along their own unique path. Our passion for inclusion and innovation drives us to create exceptional opportunities for students to thrive, achieve their full potential, and embrace their individuality.
When you join our team, you’ll become part of a supportive and collaborative community, united by a shared mission to make a real difference every day. Whether you're an experienced professional or starting your journey in education, we offer a nurturing workplace where your talents, skills, and ambitions can flourish.
Our staff benefit from extensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes, secondment opportunities across our Trust sites, and a vast range of discounts available to those working in education. We also prioritise staff wellbeing, offering initiatives such as wellbeing days, because we believe that supporting our staff is as important as supporting our students.
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If you're passionate about inclusion and innovation, explore our current vacancies and discover how you can play a vital role in shaping lives, empowering futures, and achieving your own career aspirations with The Propeller Academy Trust.