SEMH Teacher Needed in the Sefton Area

TeacherActive; Sefton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

24/7 consultant support

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £200

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an SEMH Teacher for an Alternative Provision in Sefton, starting September on a long‑term basis with potential to go permanent. You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3/KS4, address gaps in learning and support positive behaviour, with a subject specialism desirable.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour, and strong classroom management. Salary is paid per day with market‑leading rates.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Ability to confidently teach across the curriculum at KS3 and KS4; subject specialism desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the curriculum to address gaps in pupils' knowledge and support positive behaviour.
• Adapt lessons to meet SEMH needs and individual learning requirements.
• Lead and develop a subject area if a suitable specialism exists.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Adaptable and resilient

Curriculum delivery across KS3/KS4

Education

QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sefton
Start Date: September
Salary: £140 - £220 per day

Are you a qualified Teacher with the resilience and adaptability to engage pupils who have experienced difficulties within mainstream education?

Can you deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum while adapting your teaching to meet individual learning and SEMH needs?

Do you have a subject specialism and the confidence to take responsibility for leading and developing a subject area?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision in Sefton supporting pupils aged 11-16 at Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream education, including pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion. The setting provides a personalised curriculum and enrichment programme, with an ethos centred around inclusion, communication, aspiration and nurture, helping pupils to develop resilience, self-esteem and positive relationships.

The school is looking to take on a passionate SEMH Teacher from September on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right SEMH Teacher. The successful SEMH Teacher will need to confidently teach across the curriculum, adapt learning to address gaps in pupils' knowledge and support positive behaviour, while a subject specialism and the ability to lead and develop a subject area would be highly desirable.

The successful SEMH Teacher will have:

• QTS or equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification
• Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs
• The ability to confidently teach across the curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• A subject specialism with the ability to lead a subject area is desirable
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.