Location
Sheffield
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
20/03/2026
Posted date
05/02/2026
Closing date
26/02/2026
Lead with Heart: Thrive Teacher (Secondary) - Sheffield
Role: Thrive Teacher / Secondary Practitioner
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, term-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
Daily Rate: £140 -£190 (inclusive of holiday pay)
We're seeking a dedicated Thrive Teacher to join a forward-thinking Secondary School.
What You'll Do:
💫 Teach with Purpose
Lead targeted one-to-one and small-group Thrive sessions, creating individual plans that help pupils understand emotions, build resilience, and strengthen readiness to learn.
💫 Embed Wellbeing Across the School
Work alongside class teachers and support staff to promote a whole-school culture of emotional health-turning theory into everyday practice.
💫 Guide Progress & Celebrate Growth
Track, assess, and share the positive outcomes of your Thrive work-helping each child move forward with confidence and connection.
💫 Grow Professionally
Access continued training and development in trauma-informed practice, SEMH strategies, and the Thrive Approach, supported by our agency and the school.
You're the Right Fit If You Have:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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Thrive Practitioner training (or strong experience applying Thrive principles in the classroom)
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Knowledge of attachment-aware and trauma-informed teaching
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Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, anxiety, autism, or communication challenges
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A warm, patient and emotionally resilient approach
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Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Make a Difference That Lasts
This is more than a teaching role-it's an opportunity to be the person who helps a child believe in themselves again. If you're ready to teach with empathy, lead with insight, and grow as a practitioner, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Charlotta to apply or learn more:
Academics Ltd - Specialists in wellbeing-centred education recruitment.