Secondary SEMH Teacher

Secondary SEMH Teacher 

Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed and resilient Secondary SEMH Teacher to join a specialist provision in Preston on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. This opportunity is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about supporting young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges. The school provides a therapeutic and nurturing environment for secondary-aged pupils who may have experienced disrupted education, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or barriers to learning in mainstream settings.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils re-engage with education, build positive relationships and achieve both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Foster a safe, structured and supportive learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and self-confidence.
• Build strong, positive relationships that encourage engagement and trust.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning abilities and needs.
• Manage behaviour positively using a restorative and trauma-informed approach.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, celebrating both academic and personal achievements.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, pastoral teams, families and external agencies.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• An understanding of SEMH needs and the impact they can have on learning and development.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting pupils through challenges.
• A commitment to helping vulnerable young people achieve success.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing CPD, including SEND, SEMH and behaviour-focused training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role within the school.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for a teacher who believes in supporting the whole child and understands the importance of building relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing and creating pathways for success beyond the classroom.