SEMH Teacher

Location: East Grinstead
Salary: Aligned with MPS
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent ( Term-time only)
Start Date: September 2026 / January 2027 Flexible Start Available

Are you a dedicated teacher looking for a role where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people?

A specialist secondary provision in East Grinstead is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable teacher to support students with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), Autism (ASC), ADHD, anxiety, and associated learning difficulties.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school that prioritises student wellbeing, positive relationships, and personalised learning alongside academic achievement.

Working with small class groups, you will deliver engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual learning needs. Students may be working at different academic levels and require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential.

The role offers flexibility for teachers from a variety of subject backgrounds, with opportunities to teach across different curriculum areas depending on experience and school needs.

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons to secondary-aged students
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning and emotional needs
• Support pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and other SEND requirements
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and self-esteem
• Support behaviour for learning through relationship-based approaches
• Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning and support plans
• Work closely with support staff, pastoral teams, therapists, and families
• Promote positive outcomes both inside and outside of the classroom

We would love to hear from teachers who:

• Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience working with secondary-aged students
• Are passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners
• Can build strong relationships with young people who may have experienced challenges in education
• Have excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Are resilient, flexible, and committed to helping every student succeed
• Have experience within SEN, SEND, SEMH, alternative provision, or mainstream settings

• Permanent teaching position within a specialist secondary setting
• Small class sizes and a personalised approach to learning
• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development
• Ongoing training in SEND, SEMH, and trauma-informed practice
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within specialist education
• The chance to genuinely transform outcomes for young people

If you're looking for a teaching role where relationships, wellbeing, and student success are at the centre of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting Secondary Teacher opportunity in East Grinstead.

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