Class Teacher - SEMH

Protocol Education Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate Class Teacher for a new SEMH school in Southend. This role offers the chance to support students with complex needs and contribute to an inclusive learning environment. Candidates should have QTS and a strong commitment to fostering emotional safety and academic success among students.

Benefits

Ongoing professional support

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Qualifications

• QTS or recognized teaching qualification required.
• Strong commitment to developing expertise in SEMH needs.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
• Develop an inclusive curriculum that meets diverse needs.

Skills

Understanding of SEMH needs

Experience with vulnerable children

Compassionate approach

Resilient teaching approach

Reflective practice

Education

QTS or other recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Class Teacher – SEMH School | Southend

Location: Southend
Salary: £31,350 – £47,839 FTE (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, All Year Round (32.5 hours per week)
Pay Scale: Teachers’ Main Pay Scale / UPS – Fringe

Protocol Education is proud to be working in partnership with a brand-new, purpose-built SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school based in Southend, as it seeks to appoint an experienced and passionate Class Teacher to join its founding team.

This is a rare opportunity to play a vital role in establishing an inclusive, nurturing learning environment where pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs are supported to thrive and achieve.

About the School

Opening in central Southend, this specialist school will cater to up to 65 pupils with SEMH and associated needs, including residential provision for 15 students. The school is part of a well-respected Trust committed to high standards of academic, social, emotional, and vocational development.

The curriculum combines formal, informal, and enriched learning opportunities, supporting young people in becoming confident, independent members of their communities.

The school ethos places strong emphasis on positive relationships, structure, and emotional safety—creating a space where both pupils and staff can grow and succeed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• QTS (or other recognised teaching qualification)

• A strong understanding of, or commitment to developing expertise in, SEMH needs

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and managing challenging behaviours

• A reflective, compassionate, and resilient approach to teaching

• A belief in the potential of every young person

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Ongoing professional support from a dedicated education consultant

• Opportunity to work in a ground-breaking new SEMH setting

• Access to regular CPD opportunities and career progression pathways

• Competitive pay structure aligned with your experience

If you are looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive and meaningful setting, we would love to hear from you. Join us in helping shape a new chapter for SEMH education in Southend.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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