SEMH Secondary Teacher (QTS)

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Staff wellbeing focus

Salary on MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary school in Basildon, Essex, for a SEMH-focused Qualified Teacher with QTS to start September 2026. It is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive MPS/UPS plus SEND allowance.

You will deliver engaging lessons, build trusted relationships with SEMH pupils, create an inclusive, nurturing classroom, and collaborate with teaching assistants and pastoral staff to support both academic and social development.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience with SEMH/SEND or interest in it is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and resilience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across your subject.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students with SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral staff.
• Support students to develop academically and socially via personalised approaches.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH experience

Student engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEMH Secondary Teacher (QTS) Permanent Role September 2026 Start

Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary school in Basildon, Essex, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Qualified Teacher (QTS) with experience or a strong interest in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school that is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEMH Secondary Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across your subject specialism.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students with SEMH needs.

• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider pastoral team.

• Support students to develop both academically and socially through personalised learning approaches.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has experience working with students with SEMH, SEND, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential).

• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills and a calm, resilient approach.

• Is passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

• Has high expectations and a commitment to inclusive education.

The School Offers

• Permanent full-time position from September 2026.

• Competitive salary on the Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS), plus SEND Allowance.

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team.

• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities.

• A collaborative environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.