SEMH Teacher
Job description
Are you a Secondary Teacher ready for a role where you can truly change the direction of a young person’s life? We are supporting a specialist provision looking to appoint a resilient and dedicated teacher to work with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where your teaching goes beyond the classroom — helping students rebuild confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.
The Role
- Deliver engaging, adaptable lessons within your subject specialism
- Support students with SEMH needs through consistent and structured approaches
- Create a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Work closely with support staff and external professionals
- Monitor progress and tailor teaching to meet individual needs
- Build strong relationships that encourage trust, motivation and participation
What You’ll Bring
- QTS (or equivalent)
- Strong subject knowledge (all specialisms considered)
- Confident behaviour management skills
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
Desirable:
- Experience within SEMH, SEND or alternative provision settings
- Understanding of behaviour strategies and trauma-informed practice
- Experience working with disengaged or vulnerable learners
What’s in it for You
- A supportive, close-knit team environment
- Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
- Smaller class sizes, allowing for greater impact
- A highly rewarding role where you’ll see real progress every day
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Sector
SEMH
Location
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Description
Qualified Teacher – SEN Secondary & Primary (Newcastle) – September 2026Do you have the passion, skills, and experience to inspire young people with additional needs and make a lasting difference in t
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