SEN/SEMH Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Internal rewards and recognition

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with an Alternative Provision in Carlisle to appoint a SEN / SEMH Teacher from January 2027 (or sooner). The role involves planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH, managing challenging behaviour, and working with support staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

You must have QTS (ECTs welcome) and experience teaching KS3/KS4. The setting offers a pension scheme and CPD opportunities to support career progression.

Qualifications

• QTS or eligible for QTS (ECTs welcome)
• Experience teaching pupils across KS3/KS4
• Experience supporting SEMH needs and challenging behaviour

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively
• Work with support staff to provide a nurturing learning environment

Skills

QTS

KS3

KS4

SEMH

Behaviour management

Job description

Job Title: SEN / SEMH Teacher
Location: Carlisle
Start Date: January 2027 or sooner
Salary: £160 - £250 per day (Paid to Scale)
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a passionate SEN / SEMH Teacher who can inspire and engage young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the resilience to support pupils who face barriers to learning?

Are you a qualified teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within an Alternative Provision setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision setting based in Carlisle, supporting young people across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The setting provides a supportive and structured learning environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs / SEMH, behavioural difficulties and additional learning needs, with a focus on building confidence, developing positive relationships and helping pupils achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN / SEMH Teacher on a permanent basis from January 2027, with the opportunity to start sooner for the right candidate. The successful SEN / SEMH Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, managing challenging behaviour effectively and working closely with support staff to provide a consistent and nurturing learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs.

The successful SEN / SEMH Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (ECTs are also welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and learning difficulties
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to implement positive behaviour strategies
• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A pension scheme
• Continued Professional Development / CPD opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression within the setting
• Internal rewards and recognition schemes

If you are a passionate and committed SEN / SEMH Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.