High School SEN Teacher

TeacherActive; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,365 - 46,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant onboarding support

CPD courses and certificates

Market‑leading rates of pay

Referral scheme – £100 for referrals

PAYE with no admin charges

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Central Manchester, seeking an SEMH Teacher for a long‑term, full‑time role from September. You will teach students across KS3/KS4, delivering engaging lessons while supporting SEMH needs and challenging behaviour to promote academic progress and personal development.

The school emphasises wellbeing and inclusive education, with a supportive environment, CPD opportunities, and market‑leading pay in a role that provides ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential.
• Experience teaching young people within a UK educational setting.
• Passion for supporting SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Student rapport

Resilience

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

North West/ temporary / £170 - 250 per day

Are you a passionate SEMH Teacher looking to make a real difference to the lives of young people?

Do you have the resilience, confidence and classroom management skills to support students with challenging behaviour?

Are you a qualified teacher with QTS who thrives in a specialist education environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Central Manchester, who are looking to appoint an SEMH Teacher. The provision offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment for young people, placing a strong emphasis on positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and helping every student achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated SEMH Teacher on a long‑term, full‑time basis from September. The successful SEMH Teacher will work with students across Key Stage 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons while supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, promoting both academic progress and personal development.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching young people within a UK educational setting
• A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Excellent behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Staff paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance with no admin charges taken from pay

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the provision of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.