SEMH Class Teacher - January Start

senploy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational agency is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher for a full-time role in Sunderland, aimed at delivering engaging lessons to pupils with SEMH challenges. This position involves collaborating with staff to ensure tailored educational approaches and requires QTS. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards teaching children who have been excluded from mainstream education. Starting ASAP, it's a temporary role lasting until July 2026, with competitive pay between £130-180 per day.

Benefits

CPD certified training offered

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required; new DBS can be processed.
• Experience with short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to small classes with SEMH.
• Differentiate lessons to suit individual student needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Strong organisation and communication skills

Positive and resilient attitude

Education

QTS and Primary School Teaching experience

Job description

Are you an inspirational, driven, and enthusiastic Class Teacher who is looking to make a long-term, positive difference to the lives, progress and development of children? If so, we want to hear from you!

Prospero Teaching are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Class Teacher to work in one of our inspirational Alternative Provisions in Sunderland on a full‑time and long‑term basis to start ASAP. Applications from ECTs are welcome to apply. The School supports pupils across the secondary school age‑range who have SEMH of varying levels and who have been excluded from mainstream school.

About the Role:

• The role will involve planning and delivering lessons to small classes of pupils with SEMH of varying levels as well as challenging behaviour.
• All subject specialisms are considered for the role.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants to create excellent learning environments.
• A key part of the role will be to differentiate lessons appropriately and work effectively alongside other members of staff to ensure all pupils are able to make progress and are taught in a way that is suited to their individual needs and learning styles.

About the School

• The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Sunderland.
• The School supports pupils across the secondary school age‑range with SEMH of varying levels who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream school.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and leadership team, where staff work as a team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay – Between £130‑180 per day.
• Hours – 08.30‑16.00.
• Contract – Full‑time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP.
• Location – Sunderland.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• An enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you).
• QTS and Primary School Teaching experience within the UK.
• Experience of short, medium and long‑term planning.
• Experience of utilising a range of methods to assess pupil progress.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with an ability to build rapport.
• A positive and resilient attitude towards teaching and work.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a supply agency that has branches across the world. We provide day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD certified training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the school is looking to recruit promptly, so an early application is encouraged!