SEMH Teacher – Full-time, long-term from September 2026 for the full academic year

This school offers a calm, purposeful, and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Strong and consistent leadership promotes high expectations, and staff work together to ensure pupils make steady progress. The school places great emphasis on personal development, helping learners build confidence through positive relationships and clear routines. Duties as SEMH Teacher:

• Teach and support Year 7 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver lessons tailored to learners with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
• Implement behaviour-regulation strategies to maintain a calm and structured classroom.
• Support pupils individually and in small groups to promote academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and colleagues to provide consistent support.
• Contribute to creating a positive, safe, and encouraging learning environment.

Ideal SEMH Teacher:

• QTS is essential for this SEMH Teacher role.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Confident behaviour management and resilience in high‑need settings.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Calm, consistent, and reflective practice.
• Commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

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