SEMH Teacher

Bright Futures Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Futures Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEMH Teacher for a specialist setting in Chelmsford, Essex. The role focuses on supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 with SEMH needs in a nurturing, smaller-class environment.

You will work with supportive staff to create engaging lessons and build strong pupil relationships, helping students regain confidence in education. Permanent start January 2027 or sooner for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Has secondary teaching experience.
• Confident managing behaviour positively and consistently.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Has SEND/SEMH experience, or a genuine interest in moving into a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Create engaging lessons to help pupils rebuild confidence in education.
• Work closely with support and pastoral staff.
• Permanent position starting January 2027 or sooner for the right teacher.

Skills

Secondary teaching experience

Behaviour management

SEND/SEMH experience

Job description

Secondary SEMH Teacher

Chelmsford, Essex Permanent January 2027 or sooner

We are recruiting for a Secondary Teacher to join a specialist SEMH setting in Chelmsford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with young people who need a different approach to mainstream education. The school provides a supportive, nurturing environment with smaller class sizes, allowing teachers to build strong relationships with pupils and make a genuine impact.

The role:

• Teaching pupils across KS3 and KS4

• Open to teachers from a range of secondary subject backgrounds, particularly core subjects

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs

• Creating engaging lessons that help pupils rebuild confidence in education

• Working closely with support and pastoral staff

• Permanent position starting January 2027, or sooner for the right teacher

We are looking for someone who:

• Has secondary teaching experience

• Is confident managing behaviour positively and consistently

• Can build strong relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education

• Is patient, resilient and adaptable

• Has SEND/SEMH experience, or a genuine interest in moving into a specialist setting

You do not need to have spent your whole career in SEND. If you are a strong secondary teacher who wants a role where you can really get to know your pupils and see the difference you are making, we would love to hear from you.