SEMH Teacher – Stoke-on-Trent

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity | Leadership Pathway Available | Shape a Growing Provision

Are you an experienced Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

We are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Stoke-on-Trent who are seeking an ambitious and passionate Teacher to join their team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants more than just delivering lessons, someone who wants to have a lasting impact on young people, contribute to the development of a growing provision, and potentially take on additional leadership responsibilities.

The Role

You will be working with secondary-aged students within a specialist SEMH setting, supporting pupils who require a personalised, nurturing and consistent approach to education.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging lessons that are adapted to meet individual learning needs

• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education

• Support students academically, socially and emotionally

• Create a safe and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and the wider pastoral team

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to join a developing provision where your experience, ideas and passion can genuinely influence outcomes.

There is potential for the successful candidate to take on additional responsibilities, including:

• Pastoral leadership

• Curriculum development and subject leadership

• Supporting improvements across the provision

• Progressing into a permanent role for the right person

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds QTS or has significant relevant teaching experience

• Has experience working with SEMH/SEN pupils, or is confident adapting learning to support students with additional needs

• Can build excellent relationships while maintaining high expectations

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

• Has a subject specialism they can bring to the wider curriculum

• Is ambitious, reflective and committed to their own professional development

Early Career Teachers with the right experience, mindset and passion for SEMH education are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

• A supportive specialist environment

• Small class sizes allowing you to focus on individual pupil progress

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

• Potential leadership responsibilities and career progression

• A pathway to a permanent position for the right candidate

• Competitive pay reflective of experience

If you are an experienced Teacher looking for a role where you can inspire, influence and help shape the future of an SEMH provision, we would love to hear from you.

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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