Special Needs PSHE & Humanities Teacher (SEN)

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Hindley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Market-leading rates

Weekly payments

CPD & training

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Special Needs PSHE Teacher for a specialist secondary school in Hindley, near Wigan. The role runs from January 2027 on a temp-to-perm basis, with responsibilities spanning PSHE, RSE and humanities for small groups of students aged 11–16 with SEN/SEMH needs.

The school emphasizes discussion-based learning, EHCP planning and close family contact. A permanent post with a mid-to-late £30Ks salary is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PSHE and/or humanities to secondary-age pupils.
• Experience with pupils with SEN or SEMH needs (preferred).
• Ability to handle sensitive topics calmly and with care.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, from January 2027.
• QTS or QTLS preferred; experienced unqualified teachers with a strong SEND background will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leading PSHE and RSE lessons for pupils in Years 7 to 11.
• Teaching humanities, including history and geography.
• Covering topics such as healthy relationships, online safety, money and preparing for adulthood.
• Tracking progress and contributing to EHCP reviews.
• Working alongside teaching assistants and pastoral staff.

Job description

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Special Needs PSHE Teacher for a specialist secondary school in Hindley, near Wigan. The role runs from January 2027 on a temp-to-perm basis, with responsibilities spanning PSHE, RSE and humanities for small groups of students aged 11–16 with SEN/SEMH needs.

The school emphasizes discussion-based learning, EHCP planning and close family contact. A permanent post with a mid-to-late £30Ks salary is available for the right candidate.