Humanities Teacher
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £46,525 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hildenborough |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 207507 |
Summary
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a resilient and dedicated Humanities Teacher to work within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) unit in Hildenborough, Kent. This role is ideal for a fully qualified teacher who has experience supporting students with additional needs and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a nurturing, structured environment.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant placement experience in SEMH settings, as well as experienced teachers looking to further their career in specialist education.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons ( History, Geography, PSHE) tailored to students with SEMH needs
Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons ( History, Geography, PSHE) tailored to students with SEMH needs
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Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive learning environment
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Manage challenging behaviour effectively using de-escalation strategies
Manage challenging behaviour effectively using de-escalation strategies
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Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and EHCP targets
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and EHCP targets
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Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
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Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
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Experience working within an SEMH setting is essential
Experience working within an SEMH setting is essential
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Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
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A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay rates
Competitive pay rates
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Support from a dedicated consultant
Support from a dedicated consultant
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting
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Access to a network of supportive schools and provisions
Access to a network of supportive schools and provisions
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.
We are currently seeking a resilient and dedicated Humanities Teacher to work within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) unit in Hildenborough, Kent. This role is ideal for a fully qualified teacher who has experience supporting students with additional needs and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a nurturing, structured environment.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant placement experience in SEMH settings, as well as experienced teachers looking to further their career in specialist education.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons ( History, Geography, PSHE) tailored to students with SEMH needs
Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons ( History, Geography, PSHE) tailored to students with SEMH needs
-
Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive learning environment
-
Manage challenging behaviour effectively using de-escalation strategies
Manage challenging behaviour effectively using de-escalation strategies
-
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and EHCP targets
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and EHCP targets
-
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
-
Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
Requirements:
-
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
-
Experience working within an SEMH setting is essential
Experience working within an SEMH setting is essential
-
Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
-
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
-
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
-
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
What We Offer:
-
Competitive pay rates
Competitive pay rates
-
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
-
Support from a dedicated consultant
Support from a dedicated consultant
-
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting
-
Access to a network of supportive schools and provisions
Access to a network of supportive schools and provisions
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.