SEN Teacher (PSHE & Functional Skills)

Prospero Teaching; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated KS4 Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Blandford Forum. The successful candidate will deliver PSHE and Functional Skills, supporting students with complex needs. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status and experience working with SEMH students. This full-time position starts in September 2025 with a pay rate from £168.29 per day. If you are resilient and passionate about making a difference in students' lives, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience as an SEMH Teacher.
• Passion for working with students with SEMH needs.
• Experience delivering PSHE and/or Functional Skills (English & Maths) at KS4.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in school and in the community.
• Plan and deliver engaging curriculum for KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour and adapt content to individual needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management strategies

Adaptive teaching methods

Delivering PSHE and Functional Skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher (PSHE & Functional Skills)

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting a dedicated KS4 Teacher for a specialist SEMH School setting based in the Blandford Forum area.

Our client is a specialist educational provision for young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They are in need of an experienced Secondary trained classroom teacher to join them from September 2025 to work with KS4 pupils, delivering PSHE and Functional Skills (English & Maths).

Given the complex needs of the students, we are looking for individuals who are capable, resilient, and enthusiastic about working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will be working with students with behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, so prior experience within this field is essential. You will be supporting the young people both within the school setting and, where required, in the wider community.

Applicants from Secondary Trained Teachers or those with alternative curriculum experience are welcome!

Vacancy Details:

• Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
• Position: KS4 Teacher (PSHE & Functional Skills)
• Contract: Permanent (Long-term)
• Hours: Full-time, 8.20 am 4.00 pm
• Start Date: September 2025
• Pay Rate: From 168.29 per day

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience as an SEMH Teacher
• A genuine passion for working with students with SEMH needs
• Experience delivering PSHE and/or Functional Skills (English & Maths) at KS4
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to tailor content to individual needs
• Experience developing behaviour management strategies
• A commitment to inclusive and restorative approaches in education

About You:

• You are resilient and skilled in de-escalating challenging behaviours
• Able to recognise and respond to individual needs with adaptive teaching methods
• Hold high expectations for student outcomes and personal development
• Confident in managing and working collaboratively with support staff
• Capable of planning and delivering engaging, targeted curriculum for KS4

To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Looking for a meaningful and exciting new opportunity? Please get in touch with the Dorset Team.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.