Qualified SEMH Teacher - Secondary School
Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate, resilient and dedicated Qualified SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in the St Neots area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
You will be working with secondary-aged pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning, emotional regulation and engagement with mainstream education. You will play a key role in delivering engaging lessons, creating a positive classroom environment and helping students develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
The Role
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, adapting the curriculum to meet individual needs.
- Teach and support pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Create a structured, safe and supportive learning environment.
- Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support students.
- Apply trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches to teaching.
- Adapt lessons and resources to engage pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
- Monitor, assess and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, resilience and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams and other professionals to provide consistent support.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Has experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
- Has previous experience working with students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
- Is confident managing challenging classroom situations using positive behaviour strategies.
- Understands trauma-informed practice and the importance of building trusting relationships.
- Can adapt their teaching style to engage pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education.
- Is patient, resilient, approachable and passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
- Experience within a secondary SEMH school, alternative provision or specialist education setting would be particularly beneficial.
- Applications from ECTs with relevant experience and a genuine interest in SEMH education are also welcome.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
- Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.
- Access to free professional development and CPD opportunities.
- Access to the National College following your first day of work.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities to gain experience within specialist education settings.
- Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
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