SEN Humanities & PSHE Teacher – Wigan

Senploy; Hindley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is assisting a specialist secondary school in Hindley, Wigan, to recruit an SEN Humanities & PSHE Teacher for January 2027 on a temp-to-perm contract. The role involves teaching small KS3/KS4 groups and delivering PSHE/RSE alongside humanities subjects such as history and geography.

The school serves pupils aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs in very small classes. QTS/QTLS preferred; strong SEND background welcome.

Qualifications

• Secondary teaching experience in humanities and/or PSHE.
• SEN/SEMH or alternative provision experience (an advantage).
• QTS or QTLS preferred; experienced unqualified teachers with a strong SEND background will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaching history, geography and citizenship to small KS3 and KS4 groups
• Delivering a PSHE and RSE programme covering relationships, health, online safety and life skills
• Recording progress and contributing to EHCP reviews
• Working with the pastoral team on pupils' personal development

Skills

Secondary teaching

SEN/SEMH experience

Classroom management

Education

QTS or QTLS preferred

Job description

SEN Humanities & PSHE Teacher - Wigan (WN2)

Location: Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester (WN2)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Temp to perm

Start date: January 2027

We are looking for an SEN Humanities and PSHE Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in Hindley, Wigan, in January 2027 on a temp-to-perm contract. The school teaches pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs in very small classes. Your timetable will mix PSHE and RSE with history, geography and citizenship, taught to groups of a few pupils at a time. The role can become permanent, with a salary in the mid-to-late £30Ks.

About the Setting

An independent special school with around 20 pupils aged 11 to 16, each with an Education, Health and Care Plan. High staffing levels and small groups allow teachers to adapt lessons to each young person.

What You'll Be Doing

• Teaching history, geography and citizenship to small KS3 and KS4 groups
• Delivering a PSHE and RSE programme covering relationships, health, online safety and life skills
• Using discussion, projects and visits to make humanities topics accessible
• Recording progress and contributing to EHCP reviews
• Working with the pastoral team on pupils' personal development

What You'll Need

• Secondary teaching experience in humanities and/or PSHE
• SEN, SEMH or alternative provision experience (an advantage)
• A steady, consistent approach to classroom routines and behaviour
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, from January 2027
• QTS or QTLS preferred; experienced unqualified teachers with a strong SEND background will be considered

You are calm, dependable and genuinely interested in the young people you teach.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant - personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates - competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security - access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future - access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments - prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities - access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.