SEMH Humanities Teacher
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £39,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2026 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 220700 |
Summary
SEMH Teacher (Humanities or KS2 Specialism)
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
SEMH Teacher - Humanities or KS2 Specialism
NextGen Teachers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Huddersfield for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, permanent basis.
We are seeking an exceptional teacher with either a strong Humanities specialism or experience delivering the KS2 curriculum, who is passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist setting where relationships, consistency, and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do.
The school supports pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in education and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.
The Role
As an SEMH Teacher, you will:
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Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
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Teach Humanities subjects and/or deliver elements of the KS2 curriculum depending on your experience and strengths.
Teach Humanities subjects and/or deliver elements of the KS2 curriculum depending on your experience and strengths.
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Create a nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
Create a nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
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Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support both their academic progress and emotional development.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support both their academic progress and emotional development.
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Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
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Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, support staff, therapists, and families to ensure pupils receive holistic support.
Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, support staff, therapists, and families to ensure pupils receive holistic support.
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Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress while adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress while adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
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Promote resilience, self-esteem, and independence amongst learners.
Promote resilience, self-esteem, and independence amongst learners.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
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Experience teaching Humanities subjects and/or a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
Experience teaching Humanities subjects and/or a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
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A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
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Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
-
A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
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Experience within specialist provisions, alternative provisions, PRUs, or mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.
Experience within specialist provisions, alternative provisions, PRUs, or mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.
What the School Offers
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A supportive and experienced leadership team.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
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Small class sizes and high levels of classroom support.
Small class sizes and high levels of classroom support.
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Access to ongoing specialist SEMH training and professional development.
Access to ongoing specialist SEMH training and professional development.
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A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
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The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
About NextGen Teachers
NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.
We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
SEMH Teacher - Humanities or KS2 Specialism
NextGen Teachers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Huddersfield for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, permanent basis.
We are seeking an exceptional teacher with either a strong Humanities specialism or experience delivering the KS2 curriculum, who is passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist setting where relationships, consistency, and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do.
The school supports pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in education and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.
The Role
As an SEMH Teacher, you will:
-
Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
-
Teach Humanities subjects and/or deliver elements of the KS2 curriculum depending on your experience and strengths.
Teach Humanities subjects and/or deliver elements of the KS2 curriculum depending on your experience and strengths.
-
Create a nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
Create a nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
-
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support both their academic progress and emotional development.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support both their academic progress and emotional development.
-
Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
-
Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, support staff, therapists, and families to ensure pupils receive holistic support.
Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, support staff, therapists, and families to ensure pupils receive holistic support.
-
Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress while adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress while adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
-
Promote resilience, self-esteem, and independence amongst learners.
Promote resilience, self-esteem, and independence amongst learners.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
-
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
-
Experience teaching Humanities subjects and/or a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
Experience teaching Humanities subjects and/or a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
-
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
-
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
-
Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
-
A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
-
Experience within specialist provisions, alternative provisions, PRUs, or mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.
Experience within specialist provisions, alternative provisions, PRUs, or mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.
What the School Offers
-
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
-
Small class sizes and high levels of classroom support.
Small class sizes and high levels of classroom support.
-
Access to ongoing specialist SEMH training and professional development.
Access to ongoing specialist SEMH training and professional development.
-
A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
-
The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
About NextGen Teachers
NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.
We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.