Exciting Opportunity: SEN Humanities Teacher (Maternity Cover) - High Wycombe
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £27,456 - £43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: November 2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education
Leader Group is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an exceptional SEN Humanities Teacher to join their dedicated team in High Wycombe.
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Humanities Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised lessons to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) — including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related barriers to learning.
In this rewarding role, you will:
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Teach Humanities subjects (History, Geography, RS, and related areas) across Key Stages, adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
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Support pupils in building curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills.
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Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
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Work closely with a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary team to promote holistic development and wellbeing.
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Track and assess progress, ensuring every learner achieves personal growth and success.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is:
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Qualified - QTS/QTLS is essential.
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Experienced in SEN or therapeutic education (experience with SEMH or trauma-informed practice highly valued).
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Passionate about making learning accessible, engaging and meaningful for every student.
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Collaborative - thrives within a supportive, team-focused environment.
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Resilient and reflective, with a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
Why Join Us?
When you join this outstanding therapeutic provision, you'll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking community dedicated to transforming lives. You'll benefit from:
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Enhanced NEST pension scheme
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Fully funded CPD, training, and professional qualifications
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Blue Light discount card
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Wellbeing and employee assistance programme
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Staff referral bonus scheme
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Life assurance for peace of mind
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A culture of collaboration, innovation and support
About the School:
This co-educational therapeutic provision supports children and young people aged 11-17 who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. Every learner receives a highly individualised education plan, delivered within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. The school's holistic approach focuses on both academic progress and emotional wellbeing, empowering students to rebuild confidence, develop life skills and re-engage with learning.
If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your teaching journey with a team that believes in care, creativity and connection