SEMH Teacher
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £42,500 per annum depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Halesworth |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300256FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rota: Monday - Friday: 08:15 - 15:45
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
We’re looking for an inspiring, resilient and passionate SEMH Teacher to join the dedicated team at Bramfield House School. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist setting where your creativity, compassion and expertise will genuinely change lives.
Our pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and need more than just a teacher—they need someone who believes in them, champions their strengths and helps them overcome barriers to learning. If you’re driven to support children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally, this role is for you.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education as part of our strong “One Team” ethos. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across education, care and therapy, ensuring a consistent and joined-up approach to every child’s learning and development.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging, well-differentiated lessons aligned to the relevant key stage and accreditation pathways, always tailored to meet individual needs. By working in a trans-disciplinary way, you’ll seamlessly integrate academic learning with emotional regulation, behaviour support and social development—helping pupils re-engage with education and rediscover their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute fully to the One Team approach, delivering consistent, high-quality education and care for pupils with SEMH needs
Plan, prepare and deliver a differentiated curriculum aligned to key stage and subject areas
Integrate academic learning with social, emotional and behavioural development in line with individual learning plans
Proactively remove barriers to learning, enabling all pupils to participate and succeed
Deliver short-, medium- and long-term learning programmes that meet accreditation requirements and individual SEN profiles
Create stimulating, purposeful learning environments that encourage curiosity, engagement and achievement
Use creative teaching strategies, high-quality resources and meaningful displays to promote active learning
Ensure all pupils make strong progress in line with their abilities, needs and potential
What We're Looking For:
We’re seeking someone who is:
A creative, reflective and nurturing practitioner with a pupil-centred approach
Confident, resilient and calm in supporting pupils with SEMH needs
A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Ready to lead, innovate and make a genuine, long-term impact
Essential Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Full UK Driving Licence
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rota: Monday - Friday: 08:15 - 15:45
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
We’re looking for an inspiring, resilient and passionate SEMH Teacher to join the dedicated team at Bramfield House School. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist setting where your creativity, compassion and expertise will genuinely change lives.
Our pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and need more than just a teacher—they need someone who believes in them, champions their strengths and helps them overcome barriers to learning. If you’re driven to support children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally, this role is for you.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education as part of our strong “One Team” ethos. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across education, care and therapy, ensuring a consistent and joined-up approach to every child’s learning and development.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging, well-differentiated lessons aligned to the relevant key stage and accreditation pathways, always tailored to meet individual needs. By working in a trans-disciplinary way, you’ll seamlessly integrate academic learning with emotional regulation, behaviour support and social development—helping pupils re-engage with education and rediscover their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute fully to the One Team approach, delivering consistent, high-quality education and care for pupils with SEMH needs
Plan, prepare and deliver a differentiated curriculum aligned to key stage and subject areas
Integrate academic learning with social, emotional and behavioural development in line with individual learning plans
Proactively remove barriers to learning, enabling all pupils to participate and succeed
Deliver short-, medium- and long-term learning programmes that meet accreditation requirements and individual SEN profiles
Create stimulating, purposeful learning environments that encourage curiosity, engagement and achievement
Use creative teaching strategies, high-quality resources and meaningful displays to promote active learning
Ensure all pupils make strong progress in line with their abilities, needs and potential
What We're Looking For:
We’re seeking someone who is:
A creative, reflective and nurturing practitioner with a pupil-centred approach
Confident, resilient and calm in supporting pupils with SEMH needs
A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Ready to lead, innovate and make a genuine, long-term impact
Essential Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Full UK Driving Licence
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit