SEMH TEACHER

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN
Reference: gdsg44894
Salary: £120 - 200 per day
Job Published: 17 days ago

Teaching Opportunity: SEMH Specialist Teacher

Are you an inspiring and compassionate teacher looking to make a difference in the lives of young people? A unique opportunity has arisen to join a specialist provision within a vibrant secondary school in Newcastle, supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, particularly those struggling with anxiety.

Position Details

  • Role: SEMH Teacher (Teaching primarily English with some Humanities)
  • Start Date: Immediate start, running until Christmas 2024 (with potential extension into the New Year).
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Location: Newcastle, a dynamic and easily accessible area with excellent transport links.
  • Agency: Protocol Education

This role focuses on delivering personalized, creative, and engaging lessons in a small-group setting. You'll be working in a nurturing environment designed to support students with anxiety, helping them build confidence, develop resilience, and achieve academic success.

The School

The school is well-regarded in the Newcastle area for its inclusive and student-centered ethos. With a strong commitment to supporting mental health and well-being, the provision offers a calm, structured space where students can thrive. The school is conveniently located with excellent facilities, making it an ideal place to teach and inspire.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach English as the primary subject, with some lessons in humanities.
  • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with SEMH challenges, particularly anxiety.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated and experienced team to ensure the well-being and academic progress of all students.

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Experience working with students who have SEMH needs.
  • A flexible, empathetic, and innovative approach to teaching.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Protocol Education?

  • Competitive pay rates and weekly pay.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive consultant to guide you through your placement.
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

This is your chance to make a real impact in a school where every student’s potential is recognized and nurtured.

Apply Now

Pay scale depends on skills and experience. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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