Job Title: Secondary SEMH Teacher (Maths & Science)
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Pay Rate: £150.00 - £200.00 per day (DOE) / Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (January 2027 Start)
Setting: Specialist Secondary Provision for SEMH (Ages 13-18)
About the Role
Are you a qualified teacher who understands that building trust is often the first step to helping a young person re-engage with education? Randstad Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a specialist education provision in Westcliff-on-Sea, supporting young people aged 13-18.
Working closely alongside children's residential care teams and therapeutic professionals, you will help create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment where students with social, emotional, and mental health needs feel safe, understood, and encouraged to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to students with SEMH and SEND needs, with a key focus on Maths and Science.
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Create a calm, structured, and emotionally safe classroom environment tailored to individual learning and emotional needs.
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Use trauma-informed approaches and positive de-escalation strategies to manage classroom behaviour and encourage self-regulation.
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Monitor student progress, adapt teaching for different abilities, and celebrate individual academic and personal achievements.
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Collaborate closely with residential care teams, SENCos, and external agencies to ensure holistic support.
Requirements & Person Specification:
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Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK equivalent.
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Subject Focus: Strong subject knowledge in Maths and Science with the ability to adapt lessons for different abilities.
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Experience: Experience teaching secondary-aged students. Previous experience in SEMH/SEND or alternative provision settings is highly desirable.
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Compliance & Clearances (GCA Standards):
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Essential: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service covering BOTH Child & Adult Workforce (or a firm commitment to apply for one through Randstad).
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Essential: Safeguarding, Prevent, and Allergy Training completed within the last 12 months (or a commitment to complete these prior to placement to meet full GCA clearance standards, which Randstad is compliant with).
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Skills: Excellent classroom management, patience, resilience, and a child-centered approach.
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Secondary SEMH Teacher (Maths & Science Specialist) in Southend-on-Sea employer: Randstad NV
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