Job Description

Job Title: Year 7 Teacher - SEMH Provision
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (Paid to Scale)
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term (with potential to go permanent)
Start Date: September
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher looking to make a real difference? Do you have the resilience and creativity to inspire young minds in an SEMH setting? If so, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Oxfordshire that supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 7 teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to Year 7 students with SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team, and other professionals to support student progress.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies and personalised learning approaches.
• Take part in wider school activities and enrichment opportunities.

Desirable:

• Ability to deliver KS3 Science or willingness to develop this area.
• Experience in alternative provision, PRUs, or SEMH settings (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.

What the School Offers:

• A nurturing and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities through school and agency CPD.
• Smaller class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios.
• A focus on staff wellbeing and ongoing support.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• A genuine passion for working with pupils with additional needs.
• A flexible and proactive approach to teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

To Apply:
Please contact Teaching Personnel on 0118 376 1595 or email your CV to olivia.honour@teachingpersonnel.com.
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