SEND & SEMH - Teacher

Justteachers Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting an English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH provision in Rugby for a fixed-term long enough to January 2027 to July 2027. The role focuses on delivering differentiated English lessons to 11–18-year-olds with additional behavioural and emotional support needs in a structured environment.

You will plan, deliver, and assess learning, focus on wellbeing and personal development, and work to build positive relationships with students in a compassionate, supportive

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching students with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Two recent education-based references and safeguarding checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons for students with SEMH needs.
• Build trusting relationships and use effective behaviour management to support learning.
• Uphold high expectations for learning and conduct while adapting to individual needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Two education-based references

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is currently recruiting a compassionate and skilled English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH provision in Rugby. This long-term role begins in January 2027 and will continue until July 2027, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive, structured environment.

This unique setting caters to students aged 11–18 who require additional behavioural and emotional support. The school delivers a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet individual needs, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated English lessons that support progress and promote confidence in learners with additional needs.
• Build trusting, positive relationships with students, using effective behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation and learning readiness.
• Uphold high expectations for both learning and conduct while adapting to individual learning styles and social needs.

Pre-requisites:

• QTS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching students with SEMH needs, either in a special school, PRU, or alternative provision is highly desirable.
• Two recent education-based references and a willingness to complete safeguarding checks.