Teacher

Secondary SEN Teacher | SEND Teacher | SEMH Teacher | Specialist School

Secondary Teacher | SEND Teacher | SEN Teacher | SEMH | Autism | QTS | Permanent

Location: Redhill, Surrey
Salary: Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) plus SEN Allowance
Contract: Full-Time - Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 / following notice period

Looking for a teaching role where you can genuinely make a difference?

NextGen Teachers is working in partnership with a welcoming specialist secondary school in Redhill to recruit a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school that specialises in supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), Autism (ASC), ADHD, anxiety and additional learning needs.

Whether you're already working in SEND or you're a mainstream teacher looking to transition into specialist education, this school offers excellent support, ongoing training and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils who thrive through personalised learning.

The Role

You'll teach small classes of secondary-aged pupils, delivering engaging lessons that are tailored to individual learning needs. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships, developing confidence, and helping every young person achieve their potential both academically and personally.

Depending on your subject specialism, there is flexibility to teach across different curriculum areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to students across KS3 and KS4
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of SEND and SEMH needs
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, anxiety and associated learning difficulties
• Create a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, engagement and resilience
• Use positive behaviour strategies and relationship-based approaches to learning
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and families
• Encourage every student to achieve their individual potential

About You

We're keen to hear from teachers who:

• Hold QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching secondary-aged pupils
• Are passionate about inclusive education and supporting young people with additional needs
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced challenges in education
• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Are resilient, patient and adaptable
• Have experience within SEND, SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRUs or mainstream schools (all backgrounds welcome)

Why Join This School?

• Small class sizes allowing you to focus on individual learners
• Strong team of experienced teaching assistants and pastoral staff
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Ongoing CPD including SEND, SEMH and trauma-informed practice
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within specialist education
• A positive, collaborative staff culture where wellbeing is genuinely valued
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives every day

This role would particularly suit:

• Secondary Teachers
• SEN Teachers
• SEND Teachers
• SEMH Teachers
• Alternative Provision Teachers
• PRU Teachers
• Subject Specialists looking to move into SEND
• Mainstream teachers seeking a more rewarding and relationship-focused teaching environment

Apply Today

If you're looking for a teaching role where you can focus on building relationships, teaching smaller classes, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this permanent Secondary SEN Teacher opportunity in Redhill.

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