KS4 Teacher (SEMH)

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

Job summary

A specialist educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated KS4 Teacher to join a SEMH School in Blandford Forum from September 2025. This full-time position involves delivering PSHE and Functional Skills to students with complex social and emotional needs. Applicants should have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in similar environments, demonstrating resilience and strong classroom management skills. Competitive pay rate starting from £168.29 per day is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering PSHE and/or Functional Skills (English & Maths) at KS4.
• Strong skills in de-escalating challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to inclusive and restorative approaches in education.

Responsibilities

• Support young people within the school setting and in the wider community.
• Deliver targeted curriculum for KS4 pupils.
• Tailor content to meet individual needs.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Ability to tailor content

Resilience

Experience with SEMH needs

Adaptability in teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

KS4 Teacher (PSHE & Functional Skills) Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting a dedicated KS4 Teacher for a specialist SEMH School setting based in the Blandford Forum area. Our client is a specialist educational provision for young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They are in need of an experienced Secondary trained classroom teacher to join them from September 2025 to work with KS4 pupils, delivering PSHE and Functional Skills (English & Maths). Given the complex needs of the students, we are looking for individuals who are capable, resilient, and enthusiastic about working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be working with students with behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, so prior experience within this field is essential. You will be supporting the young people both within the school setting and, where required, in the wider community. Applicants from Secondary Trained Teachers or those with alternative curriculum experience are welcome!

Vacancy Details:

• Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
• Position: KS4 Teacher (PSHE & Functional Skills)
• Contract: Permanent (Long-term)
• Hours: Full-time, 8.20 am – 4.00 pm
• Start Date: September 2025
• Pay Rate: From 168.29 per day

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience as an SEMH Teacher
• A genuine passion for working with students with SEMH needs
• Experience delivering PSHE and/or Functional Skills (English & Maths) at KS4
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to tailor content to individual needs
• Experience developing behaviour management strategies
• A commitment to inclusive and restorative approaches in education

About You:

• You are resilient and skilled in de-escalating challenging behaviours
• Able to recognise and respond to individual needs with adaptive teaching methods
• Hold high expectations for student outcomes and personal development
• Confident in managing and working collaboratively with support staff
• Capable of planning and delivering engaging, targeted curriculum for KS4

To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Looking for a meaningful and exciting new opportunity? Please get in touch with the Dorset Team on (phone number removed)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.