Class Teacher (SEN/SEMH)

Class Teacher – Secondary SEMH (Key Stages 3 & 4)

School: Chiltern Way Academy, Basingstoke
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Pay to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Chiltern Way Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Class Teacher to join our specialist secondary SEMH provision. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11–16) in a nurturing, structured environment where relationships, consistency and care are central to success.

This position would suit a teacher who believes in inclusive education and is motivated by making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people who may have found mainstream education challenging.

The Role

You will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons to small classes, ensuring learning is accessible, purposeful and supportive. Our pupils benefit from clear routines, high expectations and adults who are calm, patient and committed to their progress.

Students may present with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Difficulties with emotional regulation and behaviour

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Trauma, attachment challenges and anxiety

• Gaps in prior learning and low confidence in education

You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral colleagues and therapeutic professionals to support both academic progress and emotional development, helping students to rebuild trust in education and develop the skills they need for the future.

About the School

Chiltern Way Academy (Basingstoke) is a specialist secondary provision offering an alternative to mainstream education for students with SEMH needs. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and place strong emphasis on:

• Emotional wellbeing and self-regulation

• Positive behaviour support and restorative approaches

• Re-engaging students with learning

• Personalised curricula and vocational pathways

• Preparation for adulthood and positive post-16 destinations

Our school provides a calm, structured and nurturing environment, underpinned by a strong team culture and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have experience working with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour (desirable, but not essential)

• Be calm, resilient and consistent

• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Be flexible and able to differentiate learning effectively

• Build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people

• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection

We Offer:

• Pay to scale

• A supportive and experienced SEMH team

• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training

• A fulfilling role where your work makes a genuine impact

This post is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

If you are a passionate secondary teacher seeking a rewarding role within a specialist SEMH setting, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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