Thrive Primary Teacher

Overview

Lead with Heart:
Thrive Teacher (Primary) - Doncaster

Role:
Thrive Teacher / Primary Practitioner

Location:

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Contract:

Full-time, term-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)

Daily Rate: £140 - £190 (inclusive of holiday pay)

• 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.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Thrive Practitioner training (or strong experience applying Thrive principles in the classroom)
• Knowledge of attachment-aware and trauma-informed teaching
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, anxiety, autism, or communication challenges
• A warm, patient and emotionally resilient approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

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.