General Class Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable teaching agency in the UK is looking for a passionate General Class Teacher to join a Secondary Specialist School. This role involves teaching students aged 14-19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, requiring skills in course planning and behaviour management. The ideal candidate should have a recognised teaching qualification and a nurturing approach. Supportive teamwork and a resilient attitude towards student challenges are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex SEMH needs.
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Physical and emotional resilience to support students.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with SEMH needs, supporting their development.
• Create engaging lessons and provide tailored academic support.

Skills

Course planning for reluctant learners

SEMH knowledge

Behaviour management

Emotional resilience

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd)

Job description

General Class Teacher

Job Title: General Class Teacher
Area: Oldham, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Scale: Qualified/Unqualified Teachers' Pay Scale + SEN Allowance 2,787 per annum
Working hours: Full-time

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and innovative General Class Teacher to join the team at a well-established Secondary Specialist School that we are working with, working with students aged 14-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

In this role, you will teach students with complex SEMH needs, supporting them to gain skills, knowledge, and qualifications necessary for life beyond education. You will work closely with other educators to create engaging lessons, providing tailored support to ensure students develop both academically and personally.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience planning and developing courses for reluctant learners.
• SEMH Knowledge: Experience working with young people with complex SEMH needs, ideally within an educational setting.
• Behaviour Management: A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Resilience: The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs.

To be eligible you must:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd)
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (if not already registered with the online update service)
• Provide two professional or academic references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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