Bury
SEMH Teacher – Secondary School | Bury | Full-Time | September Start (ASAP Available) Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a real difference in young people’s lives? We are recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in Bury, starting in September with the option to begin sooner. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have faced barriers to education and the school focuses on rebuilding confidence, improving engagement and supporting long-term success. About the School You will be joining a supportive and experienced team in a structured, nurturing environment. Staff work collaboratively to provide consistency and positive outcomes for pupils. Smaller class sizes allow for personalised learning and strong relationships. The leadership team is approachable and committed to staff development. The school offers good facilities including breakout spaces and intervention rooms, and is easily accessible via public transport with on-site parking available. The Role You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to secondary pupils, supporting both academic progress and emotional development. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver tailored lessons, • Support students with SEMH and challenging behaviour, • Build positive relationships with pupils, • Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies, • Implement EHCP targets and support plans, • Work closely with support staff, • Monitor pupil progressWho We’re Looking For, • QTS or ECT, • Interest in SEMH or SEN, • Strong behaviour management skills, • Patient, resilient, and adaptable, • Good communication and teamworkWhat the School Offers, • Supportive leadership team, • Ongoing CPD and training, • Opportunities for progression, • Small class sizes, • Strong staff support, • Focus on wellbeingAdditional Information, • Full-time role, • Start: September (ASAP available), • Competitive salary Important: Right to work in the UK required. Enhanced DBS needed (or willingness to obtain). Overseas police checks may be required. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.