Cover Teacher in Havering, Greater London

SEMH Cover Teacher – KS3 & KS4

Location: Havering, East London
Job Type: Supply / Long-Term Cover
Hours: 8.15am - 4pm - with the potential for 5 days per week on an ongoing basis
Start Date: ASAP
 

About the Role

SENCare Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and adaptable SEMH Cover Teacher to work within a specialist secondary school in Havering, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and engaging teacher who enjoys working with young people who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support.

The role will initially involve providing cover across a range of subjects, with the potential to develop into a full-time, 5-day-per-week ongoing placement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and structured lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering a variety of curriculum subjects.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning difficulties.

• Adapt teaching approaches to suit individual learning needs and abilities.

• Maintain a positive, safe and supportive classroom environment.

• Implement effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence and academic progress.

• Work closely with teaching assistants, SEN staff and school leadership to support pupils' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous teaching experience within secondary education, ideally across KS3 and KS4.

• Experience working within SEMH schools, Alternative Provision (AP), PRUs or specialist SEN settings is highly desirable.

• Confident delivering lessons across multiple subjects, including English, Maths, Science and Humanities.

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour.

• Patient, resilient and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

• QTS or relevant teaching experience will be considered.

• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Potential for full-time, ongoing work (Monday to Friday).

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH school.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.

About Us

SENCare Recruitment provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK.

We can offer short/long-term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors.

If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, then please apply below or contact our team directly and ask for John Stokes at SENCare Recruitment.

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