KS2 Teacher

  • Academics Ltd
  • Royston, Hertfordshire
  • Feb 07, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

KS2 Teacher - SEMH Specialist School (KS2)

Location: Royston

Sector: Education and Training

Salary: 28,618 - 41,137 per annum (Actual)

Contract: Full-Time Permanent (or Temp-to-Perm)

As a KS2 Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where KS2 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs can develop emotional regulation, confidence, and positive relationships, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially.

The Role - Royston (KS2 Focus)

  • Deliver nurture-based teaching to KS2 pupils in small group and 1:1 settings
  • Support learners with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation and behaviour management
  • Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches consistently
  • Implement personalised learning, behaviour, and emotional support plans
  • Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external professionals
  • Create a calm, predictable, and inclusive learning environment that promotes wellbeing

Academics are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurture KS2 Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Royston, working primarily with Key Stage 2 learners. This is a highly rewarding opportunity within the education and training sector for an experienced teacher or nurture specialist who is passionate about trauma-informed practice and supporting pupils to re-engage with learning.

The Ideal KS2 Teacher Will

  • Be a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS desirable) or have strong SEMH/nurture experience
  • Have proven experience supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH, behaviour needs, or trauma
  • Demonstrate a calm, resilient, and consistent approach
  • Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Be passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
  • Show a commitment to ongoing professional development

What the School in Royston Can Offer

  • Salary of 28,618 - 41,137 per annum (Actual)
  • A supportive and experienced SEMH staff team
  • Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional support
  • Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
  • High-quality CPD in SEMH, nurture, and trauma-informed practice
  • A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference

If you are a KS2 Teacher seeking a meaningful role within the education and training sector, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a school in Royston where nurture, relationships, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.