Specialist Teacher (SEMH)

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Calderdale Council invites an exceptional Specialist Teacher (SEMH) to lead SEMH provision across educational settings in Calderdale. You will guide specialist consultation, support complex cases and steer strategic development of inclusive practice.

Line management of Inclusion Support Coaches and workforce development will be central to the role. You will influence borough-wide SEND priorities, collaborate with education, health and social care partners, and drive improved outcomes for

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS.
• Significant SEND SEMH expertise.
• Skilled in providing consultation and support to schools.

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development of SEMH provision and inclusive practice across Calderdale.
• Providing specialist consultation, assessment and recommendations for children and young people with complex SEMH needs.
• Supporting schools, academies and early years settings to strengthen inclusive cultures and SEMH provision.
• Leading, supervising and developing Inclusion Support Coaches.
• Monitoring and quality assuring SEMH support, service delivery and outcomes.
• Designing and delivering workforce development programmes, training and professional learning opportunities.
• Leading SEMH networks and communities of practice.
• Supporting educational settings to evaluate and improve their SEMH provision.
• Working collaboratively with education, health, social care and wider partners.
• Contributing to strategic SEND, inclusion, attendance and behaviour priorities across the borough.

Skills

QTS

SEMH expertise

Consultation

Leading teams

SEND legislation knowledge

Workforce development

Training and coaching

Outcome focus

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Lead SEMH practice and drive inclusion across Calderdale

Calderdale Council is seeking an exceptional Specialist Teacher (SEMH) to provide leadership and specialist expertise in relation to Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs across educational settings.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to influence borough-wide practice, support schools and settings, and lead the development of high-quality inclusive provision that enables children and young people with SEMH needs to thrive.

About the role

As the lead SEMH practitioner within the SEND and Inclusion Service, you will provide specialist consultation and guidance, support complex cases and support the leadership of the strategic development of SEMH provision across Calderdale.

You will also have line management responsibility for a team of Inclusion Support Coaches and play a central role in developing workforce capability across the system.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development of SEMH provision and inclusive practice across Calderdale.
• Providing specialist consultation, assessment and recommendations for children and young people with complex SEMH needs.
• Supporting schools, academies and early years settings to strengthen inclusive cultures and SEMH provision.
• Leading, supervising and developing Inclusion Support Coaches.
• Monitoring and quality assuring SEMH support, service delivery and outcomes.
• Designing and delivering workforce development programmes, training and professional learning opportunities.
• Leading SEMH networks and communities of practice.
• Supporting educational settings to evaluate and improve their SEMH provision.
• Working collaboratively with education, health, social care and wider partners.
• Contributing to strategic SEND, inclusion, attendance and behaviour priorities across the borough.

Essential requirements

• A qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• An experienced SEND professional with significant expertise in SEMH.
• Skilled in providing consultation, advice and support to schools and educational settings.
• Experienced in leading and developing colleagues.
• Knowledgeable about SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
• Confident in delivering workforce development, training and coaching.
• Passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why Calderdale? This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping inclusion across Calderdale and improving outcomes for children and young people. You will join an ambitious service with a strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement, supported by flexible hybrid working and excellent professional development opportunities. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List Check.

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Specialist Teacher (SEMH)

Company: Calderdale Council Salary: MPS/UPS SEN2 Hours: Full-time Location: Halifax Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026