SEMH Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher – SEMH School (Salford)

Full Time | Long-Term Position | September start
Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and resilient Maths Teacher to join a specialist secondary SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in the Salford area. This full-time role is perfect for a teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs and fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment. The pupils you will work with may present a range of needs, including challenging behaviour, mental health conditions, anxiety-related school avoidance, eating disorders, and difficulties with communication.

The Role

As a Maths Teacher in this specialist setting, you will:

• Deliver engaging Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Maths lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Plan, differentiate, and adapt schemes of work to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, behaviour mentors, and support staff.
• Implement effective behaviour-management strategies and maintain a positive, consistent classroom ethos.
• Track and monitor pupil progress, providing regular feedback and intervention where required.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, using a trauma-informed and empathetic approach.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience working with SEMH pupils or within an alternative provision setting (desirable but not essential if you have strong behaviour management).
• A child workforce Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one through Teaching Personnel).
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and the ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Choosing Teaching Personnel means joining the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering:

• A dedicated consultant who specialises in SEN/SEMH settings and supports you throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD to further professional development.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella fees.
• A supportive, friendly team that values your wellbeing and career development.

Apply Today

If you are a committed Maths Teacher ready to make a genuine impact in a specialist SEMH school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending in your CV.

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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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