SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher- English Specialist

NextGen Teachers are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Barnsley, supporting them in their search for a dedicated and resilient English Specialist Teacher.

This is an initially short-term position, with strong potential to become a more permanent role for the right candidate.

About the School

This specialist provision caters for pupils aged 7-17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a highly supportive, structured environment where pupils are encouraged to re-engage with learning and make positive progress both academically and emotionally.

The Role

• Teaching English to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils
• Many pupils are working below age-related expectations, requiring a flexible, nurturing approach

• Lessons will include:

  1:1 teaching, Small group sessions of up to 6 pupils
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible English lessons tailored to individual needs
• Building positive relationships and supporting pupils' emotional and behavioural development

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• English specialism is prefered
• Experience working with SEMH pupils, alternative provision, or specialist settings is highly desirable
• Confident in adapting lessons and using differentiated strategies
• Calm, patient, and consistent with strong behaviour management skills
• Passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives
• An enhanced DBS on the update service
• The ability to start ASAP
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references

If you have ALL of the above, please apply directly to this job advert.

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