Classroom Teacher (SEMH) - Job Summary

Purpose

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Deliver high-quality academic instruction to young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

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Create a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes both academic progress and holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

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Curriculum Delivery: Plan and teach across subjects with differentiation, rigor, and preparation for exams (GCSEs, functional skills, accredited qualifications).

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Learner Support: Maintain high expectations, provide targeted interventions, track progress, and celebrate achievements.

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Professional Contribution: Collaborate with colleagues, contribute to school improvement, lead curriculum development, and model professionalism.

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Safeguarding & Pastoral Care: Uphold child protection policies, promote wellbeing, support transitions, and provide emotional guidance.

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General Duties: Build respectful relationships, manage behaviour, supervise pupils, and contribute to school routines.

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Assessment & Reporting: Record progress, prepare reports for reviews, and support exam arrangements.

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Resource Management: Use teaching resources effectively and maintain health and safety awareness.

Person Specification

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Essential:

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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills

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Experience teaching and supporting diverse learners

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Commitment to safeguarding, resilience, and teamwork

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Desirable:

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Additional training in SEND/Autism

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Experience with SEMH/SEND learners, curriculum leadership, exam preparation

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Knowledge of EHCP processes and specialist provision

Safeguarding

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Commitment to child welfare and safeguarding procedures.

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Enhanced DBS check required.

👉 In short: This role is for a qualified, resilient, and adaptable teacher who can deliver structured learning while supporting the emotional and social needs of SEMH students, contributing to both their academic success and personal growth