SEMH English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational provider seeks a Qualified English Teacher in Portsmouth to support vulnerable young people in a SEMH setting. The role includes planning engaging lessons, working with support staff, and implementing behaviour management strategies. Applications require QTS and experience in English education. This term-time only position offers a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in a secondary or specialist setting.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and SEND/SEMH needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Work closely with support staff and other teachers.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Contribute to the wider school ethos.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Qualified English Teacher - SEMH Provision - Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Pay Scale: MPS - UPS (depending on experience)
Contract: Term-time only

Are you a fully qualified English Teacher with a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to supporting vulnerable young people? Are you ready to take on a meaningful role in a specialist setting where every lesson has the potential to change a life?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Portsmouth, seeking a qualified English Teacher (QTS essential) to join their dedicated team on a full-time, term-time basis.

SEMH schools cater to students who face complex social, emotional, and mental health challenges. These may stem from trauma, anxiety, behaviour disorders, or other adverse childhood experiences. These settings prioritise emotional well-being alongside academic development, offering smaller class sizes, therapeutic support, and highly personalised learning. Teaching in an SEMH setting requires adaptability, empathy, and a commitment to nurturing both the academic and emotional growth of young people. It's a challenging environment-but also one of the most rewarding.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4 (some Functional Skills and GCSE-level)

• Work closely with support staff and other teachers to provide a consistent and supportive learning environment

• Build strong relationships with students, many of whom may have low confidence or disrupted prior education

• Implement behaviour management strategies with a restorative and trauma-informed approach

• Contribute to the wider school ethos, including pastoral care and holistic development

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - applications without QTS cannot be considered

• Experience teaching English in a secondary or specialist setting

• A strong understanding of behaviour management and SEND/SEMH needs

• A resilient, flexible, and nurturing approach to teaching

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

• Pay in line with the Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale (MPS-UPS), depending on experience

• Term-time only role for better work-life balance

• Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel

• Access to CPD and ongoing professional development

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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