Teacher (SEMH)

Huddersfield; Denby Dale; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Norton Academy in England seeks a resilient, creative Classroom Teacher to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, starting January 2027. This permanent, full-time role offers MPS/UPS pay scales plus SEN point (£34,069–£52,835).

The school is currently based at Busker Lane, Scissett, before moving to a new building in Deighton. Candidates should have QTS (ECTs welcome) and bring empathy, resilience and creativity to help SEMH learners thrive in a nurture-focused

Qualifications

• QTS (ECTs welcome) and empathy, resilience, and creativity to support SEMH learners.
• Experience delivering nurture-focused curriculum is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a nurture-focused curriculum to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Utilise approaches such as unconditional positive regard and restorative practice.

Skills

QTS

Empathy

Resilience

Creativity

Education

QTS

Job description

Joseph Norton Academy (Wellspring Academy Trust) is looking for a resilient, creative Classroom Teacher for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, starting January 2027. Permanent, MPS/UPS plus SEN point (£34,069–£52,835), closing 13 October 2026 at 8am.

The role: Deliver a nurture-focused curriculum to pupils with SEMH needs, using approaches such as unconditional positive regard and restorative practice. Currently based at Busker Lane, Scissett until the school moves to its new building in Deighton.

What they’re looking for: QTS (ECTs welcome), plus the empathy, resilience and creativity to help young people with SEMH needs thrive.

Hours / contract: Permanent, full-time; start January 2027.