Teacher - Park House School
About this role
Teacher (Maths & Science) — Park House School
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
Location: Taunton, Somerset (Park House School)
Salary: £31,689 – £37,932 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only (Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week, aligned with local authority dates)
Closing Date: 10/09/2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Five Rivers Child Care Ltd to recruit a dedicated Teacher specializing in Maths and Science for Park House School in Taunton. This is a vital opportunity to make a profound difference for young people aged 8 to 19 with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who may not thrive in mainstream settings.
Operating within a therapeutic and trauma-informed framework, you will plan and deliver engaging, highly personalized lessons designed to help pupils rebuild confidence, develop essential life and academic skills, and re-engage with education. Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, you will foster a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where every young person feels valued, understood, and supported to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver high-quality, creative Maths and Science lessons tailored to diverse and individual learning needs.
Progress Tracking: Assess, monitor, and carefully track pupil academic and personal progress.
Therapeutic Environment: Cultivate a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom setting that prioritizes emotional regulation and relational practice.
Collaboration: Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team to support pupils' holistic social, emotional, and academic development.
Key Requirements
Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Subject Focus: Experience teaching Maths and/or Science.
Core Competencies: Strong classroom and behavior management skills, excellent communication, and strong organizational abilities.
Approach: A flexible, child-centred teaching style combined with resilience, compassion, and a genuine passion for supporting learners with SEMH needs. (Experience in specialist or alternative provision is desirable, though transferable skills are welcome.)
Mobility & Compliance: A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, and the Right to Work in the UK.
Why Join Five Rivers?
Health & Wellbeing: Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme and comprehensive Employee Support Programmes.
Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, enhanced maternity package (after 1 year of service), and a Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
Perks: Blue Light Card eligibility and long service recognition awards.
Professional Development: Access to comprehensive internal and external training programs within a supportive, therapeutically led organization.