SEMH English Teacher

SENDirect; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in London seeks a passionate SEMH English Teacher for a full-time, permanent position starting in August 2025. You'll deliver engaging lessons to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, creating a calm classroom environment and building trust. Ideal candidates will have QTS, experience with SEMH, and a creative approach to teaching. This role offers a competitive salary and significant staff development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent staff development

Manageable workloads

Recognized contributions

Qualifications

• Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches.
• Commitment to inclusion and helping students achieve at their own pace.
• Prior experience in specialist or alternative provision is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated English lessons to students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with students based on trust and respect.
• Support pupils' literacy development through engaging content.

Skills

Creativity

Strong behaviour management

Relational skills

Flexible curriculum delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)

Experience teaching English at KS3/KS4

Job description

A school in London is seeking a passionate and committed SEMH English Teacher to join their team in August 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for someone with the compassion, creativity, and structure to make English come alive for young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

You'll be teaching small classes in a calm, structured environment designed to help students re-engage with learning. Many of the learners have experienced disrupted education or trauma, and your ability to build trust and adapt content will be key.

Working closely with support staff, therapists, and pastoral leads, you'll deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. Whether it's unlocking creative writing or building confidence in reading, you'll help students find their voice - both academically and emotionally.

This school takes a trauma-informed approach to learning and provides excellent staff development, manageable workloads, and a team culture where your contributions are recognised. You'll also receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated English lessons to students with SEMH needs
• Build strong, consistent relationships with students based on trust and respect
• Support pupils' literacy development through engaging content and structure
• Create an inclusive and calm classroom environment conducive to learning
• Monitor progress and contribute to personalised learning plans
• Work in collaboration with TAs, pastoral staff and external agencies
• Support whole-school initiatives that promote wellbeing and positive behaviour

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching English at KS3/KS4
• Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches
• Strong behaviour management and relational skills
• Creative and flexible approach to curriculum delivery
• Commitment to inclusion and helping students achieve at their own pace
• Prior experience in specialist or alternative provision is advantageous

SENDirect is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with statutory guidance. Applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorships are not available. If this sounds like the role for you, apply today. Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for in the surrounding areas.