Secondary SEMH Teacher - Staines

Aspire People; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Specialist setting

Professional development

Career progression

Recruitment consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a passionate Secondary SEMH Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Staines, Surrey. This full-time role starts in January and involves delivering engaging lessons to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.

You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons, manage behaviour, build positive relationships and work with pastoral staff to support progression. QTS or equivalent is required, experience with SEMH is desirable, and a DBS check is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Experience with SEMH needs or within specialist SEN settings is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including those displaying challenging behaviour.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and build trust through consistent support.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback and support.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and senior leaders to support student development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Secondary SEMH Teacher - Staines, Surrey

Location: Staines, Surrey

Position: Secondary SEMH Teacher

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: January

Salary: Paid to scale, dependent on experience and qualifications

We are currently recruiting a passionate, resilient and dedicated Secondary SEMH Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Staines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is committed to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons to secondary-aged pupils, creating a positive learning environment where students feel supported, encouraged and able to achieve their potential.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including those displaying challenging behaviour.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and build trust through consistent support.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback and support.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and senior leaders to support student development.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs or within specialist SEN settings is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to education.
• An enhanced DBS check and the ability to meet safeguarding requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary paid to scale, depending on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist setting supporting students with additional needs.
• A supportive working environment with dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.