SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher – Secondary (Ages 13–18)Westcliff-on-Sea | £35,000–£40,000 per year | Permanent | January 2027 StartAre you a qualified teacher who understands that building trust is often the first step to helping a young person learn? Do you have the patience, creativity and resilience to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs?We're looking for a compassionate and confident SEMH Teacher to join our specialist education provision in Westcliff-on-Sea, supporting young people aged 13–18.Working closely with our children's residential homes, you'll help create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment where students feel safe, understood and encouraged to succeed.The RoleYou'll deliver engaging, personalised lessons to students with SEMH/SEND needs, helping them rebuild confidence in education.Your responsibilities will include:· Planning and delivering differentiated lessons, particularly Maths and Science· Creating a calm, structured and supportive classroom· Adapting teaching to individual learning and emotional needs· Using trauma-informed approaches to support positive behaviour· Monitoring progress and celebrating individual achievements· Working closely with residential care teams and other professionals· Maintaining safeguarding and educational standardsAbout YouEssential requirements:· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent· Experience teaching secondary-aged students· Strong subject knowledge in Maths and Science· Confidence adapting lessons for different abilities and needs· Excellent classroom management and communication skills· A patient, resilient and child-centred approach· Strong commitment to safeguarding· Previous SEMH/SEND teaching experience is highly desirable.What's On Offer?· £35,000–£40,000 annual salary· Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios· Supportive, trauma-informed working environment· Ongoing CPD and specialist training· Close collaboration with residential care professionals· Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's livesReady to Make a Difference?If you're a qualified teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!This position is subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.