SEMH Teacher

Job Title: SEMH Teacher – KS4 (with Cross-Phase Support)
Location: Chorley
Contract: Full-Time | 12-Week Temp to Perm
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: M1-M6 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, small-school setting where every day brings new challenges and rewards?

We are working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Chorley that caters for both primary and secondary pupils with complex needs. The school is seeking a committed and adaptable KS4 Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time role on a 12-week temporary to permanent contract.

The Role:

• Lead the KS4 class, delivering a flexible and engaging curriculum tailored to individual needs

• Support across year groups when required, collaborating closely with primary and secondary colleagues

• Promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour through consistent, therapeutic approaches

• Track progress and contribute to EHCP reviews and wider pastoral support planning

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience in SEMH, alternative provision or PRU settings

• Confident teaching across a range of subjects, including core curriculum and vocational elements

• Skilled in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation and trauma-informed strategies

• Resilient, compassionate and team-oriented

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, differentiation, and inclusive education

The School Offers:

• A small, supportive team with a child-centred ethos

• Access to ongoing CPD and mental health/behaviour training

• A pathway to permanent employment following a successful 12-week placement

• Opportunity to genuinely impact the lives of young people who need it most

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your relevant experience. Suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange an initial phone call and interview with the school.

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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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