English Teacher- SEMH Setting

English Teacher – SEMH Specialist Setting

Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire

Start: ASAP – Summer Term 2026

Contract: Temporary (with potential extension)

Working Pattern: 4 days per week

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist education provider in Calderdale seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate English Teacher to join their team on a part-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting supporting young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.

The provision supports students aged 5–19 through personalised learning pathways designed to help them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and prepare successfully for adulthood, further education, or employment.

The Setting

You will be joining a specialist school recognised for excellence in education, behaviour, personal development and leadership.

The school provides:

Small class sizes and highly personalised teaching

A nurturing, therapeutic environment

Strong multidisciplinary collaboration between teachers, therapists, care staff and support practitioners

A curriculum focused on both academic achievement and emotional development

Learning programmes are broad, balanced and knowledge-rich, delivered through engaging subject projects and structured literacy development to ensure students become confident readers, writers and communicators.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging English lessons tailored to SEMH learners

Adapt curriculum content to meet individual EHCP outcomes

Support literacy, communication and functional English skills

Build positive relationships that promote engagement and emotional regulation

Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists and pastoral teams

Contribute to students’ personal development, confidence and independence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

Holds QTS/QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification, (desirable but not essential)

Has experience working in SEMH, SEND or alternative provision (desirable but not essential)

Demonstrates strong behaviour management and relational practice

Is flexible, resilient and trauma-informed in approach

Is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

What Makes This Role Special

✔ Outstanding specialist provision

✔ Supportive and collaborative staff culture

✔ Focus on wellbeing and holistic development

✔ Opportunity to genuinely change young people’s lives

✔ Part-time working pattern offering excellent work-life balance

The school places strong emphasis on helping students develop resilience, self-esteem and independence alongside academic success.

Contract Details

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Until Summer 2026 (potential extension)

Schedule: 4 days per week

Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire

Safeguarding

This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory safeguarding checks. The provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply Now

If you are an English Teacher looking for a rewarding role where relationships, wellbeing and meaningful progress sit at the heart of education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.