Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £160 - £210 per day
Are you a passionate SEMH Teacher who can inspire and engage young people who struggle in mainstream education?
Do you have strong classroom management skills and experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Are you a creative and adaptable teacher with an interest in delivering vocational or practical learning opportunities?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teacher. The provision supports students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 to Key Stage 5 / KS5 who find mainstream education challenging, providing an alternative learning environment focused on engagement, personal development and building confidence.
The provision is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on availability. The successful SEMH Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons, managing challenging behaviours and supporting students with SEMH needs, with vocational or practical teaching experience being highly desirable.
The successful SEMH Teacher will have:
Qualified Teacher Status / QTS
Experience teaching or supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours
Experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU or SEND setting is desirable
Experience delivering vocational subjects or practical skills is highly desirable
Prevent training or Team Teach training is desirable
Excellent classroom management, resilience and a patient, adaptable approach
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this SEMH Teacher position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
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