SEMH Lead Teacher in Slough
Posted by Pertemps Education Network
£32,916 – £55,000 a year
Slough · Permanent
Location: High Wycombe | Start: April or September 2026 | QTS essential ✅
🌟 Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for SEMH? Do you want to lead, inspire, and transform the lives of pupils with SEMH needs?
❤️Join our mainstream primary school with a specialist SEMH Unit and make a real difference every day.
💡 The Role
We are looking for a dynamic SEMH Lead Teacher to manage and develop a SEMH unit within a mainstream primary provision. You will:
- Lead teaching and learning, providing high-quality, personalised support
- Support pupils’ emotional regulation, behaviour, and wellbeing, using trauma-informed and positive behaviour strategies
- Collaborate with mainstream staff, the SENCO, and external professionals
- Mentor and guide staff within the unit, sharing best practice and innovative SEMH strategies
- Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records, and report outcomes
🌈 The Person
- Must hold QTS and have experience teaching pupils with SEMH needs
- Knowledgeable in trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour support
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills
- Passionate, patient, and adaptable, committed to pupil wellbeing and inclusion
🚀 On Offer
- A supportive, collaborative school community
- Opportunities to develop your leadership and SEMH expertise
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives
- Competitive salary dependant on experience
Applications are welcome for candidates able to start in April or September 2026.
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