Join Us in Turning Children’s Lives Around

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join The Spires School, delivering high-quality, therapeutic education to children and young people who need it most.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping pupils rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Teacher at The Spires School, your role will be varied, engaging, and highly rewarding. You will deliver creative, flexible, and personalised learning, supporting each pupil through bespoke educational approaches tailored to their individual needs.

You will work within a trauma-informed model, embedding therapeutic and relational practice into your day-to-day teaching. Our schools are proud to hold the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting children affected by trauma.

About The Spires School

The Spires School is a specialist setting for children and young people aged 6–18 years, many of whom have experienced trauma and require a nurturing, structured workplace to succeed.

We provide a therapeutic and individualised education programme, with a strong focus on emotional development, stability, and re-engagement in learning.

Why Join Us?

Our young people benefit from consistency, care, and positive role models. We are therefore looking for committed individuals who want to build a meaningful career within a therapeutically informed organisation.

In return, we offer:

- Term-time working aligned with the local authority




- Company pension
- Simply Health medical cashback scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service and recognition awards
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Support from our dedicated Learning & Development team
- Investors in People Platinum Award employer

You will also receive training in Proactive Approaches and ongoing support to develop your skills and career.

About Five Rivers Child Care

Five Rivers is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma.

Through our specialist schools, children’s homes, fostering services, and therapy teams, we deliver integrated care and education that makes a lasting difference.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

- Hold QTS or are an ECT/NQT
- Have strong communication and IT skills
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and professionals
- Are empathetic, resilient, and committed to trauma-informed practice
- Hold a full UK driving licence (essential)
- Have the right to work in the UK

Safeguarding

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to:

- Enhanced DBS check
- Employment references
- Qualification verification

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

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📌 Primary Teacher - The Spires (South Australia)
🏢 Five Rivers Child Care
📍 South Australia