English SEMH Teacher. Job in Huddersfield Education & Training Jobs

NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Huddersfield is seeking an SEMH English Teacher to join a supportive environment. The role involves planning engaging lessons for KS3/KS4 students and collaborating with professionals to promote emotional and academic growth. Candidates must have QTS and experience working with SEMH learners. The position is full-time and permanent, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH learners or in alternative provision is essential.
• Strong understanding of how to engage and motivate vulnerable or disengaged pupils.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to KS3/KS4 students with SEMH needs.
• Foster a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional and academic growth.
• Collaborate closely with support staff and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Use trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour management.

Skills

Engaging lesson planning

Behaviour management

Collaboration with support staff

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

Job description

SEMH English Teacher

Job Title: SEMH English Teacher
Location: Huddersfield
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

NextGen Teachers is proud to partner with a specialist provision in Huddersfield to recruit a passionate and resilient English Teacher with experience or strong interest in working with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is more than a teaching role - it's a chance to transform lives and help young people achieve their potential in a supportive and therapeutic setting.

The Role:

As an SEMH English Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to KS3/KS4 students with SEMH needs.
• Foster a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional and academic growth.
• Collaborate closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Use trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour management.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS).
• Experience working with SEMH learners or in alternative provision is essential
• A strong understanding of how to engage and motivate vulnerable or disengaged pupils
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education

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