SEMH Teacher Needed in the Wigan Area

TeacherActive; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist alternative provision in Wigan seeks a Cross-Curricular Teacher to support young people with SEMH needs. This temporary role involves delivering a primary-style curriculum across multiple subjects, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages engagement and personal development. Join a dedicated team aiming to positively impact students' lives with a focus on emotional wellbeing.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and CPD

Access to guaranteed pay schemes

Long-term placements with potential for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across primary or lower-secondary levels.
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and support SEMH needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and whole-child development.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a primary-style curriculum to KS3 and KS4 pupils.
• Creating a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Building strong relationships with students to promote self-esteem.

Skills

Adaptability

Creativity

Emotionally responsive teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

North West/ temporary / £150 - 210 per day

Are you an experienced and adaptable teacher with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the creativity and confidence to deliver a broad, primary-style curriculum in a secondary specialist setting?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a well-established alternative provision based in Platt Bridge, Wigan. This nurturing and inclusive school supports students aged 11–16 with SEMH needs, offering a highly personalised approach that focuses on emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, and re-engagement with learning.

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic Cross-Curricular Teacher to deliver a primary-style curriculum across a range of subjects including English, Maths, PSHE, and Topic-based learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team that is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people who face significant barriers to education.

The role will involve:

Delivering a cross-curricular, primary-style curriculum to small groups of KS3 and KS4 pupils

Creating a safe and engaging classroom environment that supports SEMH learners

Differentiating teaching to meet a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and academic needs

Building strong, trusting relationships with students to promote engagement and self-esteem

Working closely with support staff, parents/carers, and external agencies

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience teaching across multiple subjects at a primary or lower-secondary level

Proven ability to support pupils with SEMH needs and manage challenging behaviour

A trauma-informed, patient, and consistent approach to classroom practice

A commitment to inclusive education and whole-child development

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a tangible difference in a specialist setting where every small step forward is a big achievement.

Why work with TeacherActive?

A dedicated consultant who understands the specialist education sector

Opportunities for professional development and CPD

Competitive pay rates with access to guaranteed pay schemes

Long-term placements with the potential for permanent roles

How to apply:
If you're ready to take on a meaningful role in a setting where you can truly impact lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [e-mail] or call us on 0151 675 0888 for further details.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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