Pe Teacher

TeacherActive; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and support

Competitive pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a Colchester school supporting pupils aged 13-17 with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work closely with Learning Support Assistants and other professionals, build positive relationships, manage challenging behaviour with a calm approach, and help pupils re-engage with education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to individual needs.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Experience in SEMH/SEND or specialist education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging differentiated lessons.
• Teach and support pupils aged 13-17 with SEMH needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet learning needs.
• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work with Learning Support Assistants and other professionals.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Patience and resilience

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Lesson adaptation

Passion for helping

Reliability & flexibility

SEMH/SEND experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Age Range: 13-17 years

Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives? Do you have the patience, creativity and confidence to engage pupils who may have faced barriers to education? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Colchester that is looking to recruit a Teacher to work with young people aged 13-17.

The school supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs who may find a mainstream school environment challenging. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher who wants to provide young people with the structure, encouragement and positive relationships they need to re-engage with education and reach their potential.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons to pupils aged 13-17. You'll work closely with Learning Support Assistants and other professionals to provide a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Building strong and trusting relationships will be a key part of the role. You'll need to understand that behaviour can be a form of communication and use a calm, consistent and positive approach to help pupils manage their emotions, develop confidence and engage successfully with their education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Teach and support young people aged 13-17 with SEMH needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle to engage with education.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and resilience.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and other professionals.
• Contribute to individual education plans and pupil targets where required.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification.
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet a range of individual needs.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience within SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or specialist education would be beneficial but is not essential.

In Return, You Can Expect

• A welcoming and supportive specialist school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• The opportunity to develop valuable SEMH and SEND experience.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Support from expe