Job Title: SEN / SEMH Teacher Location: Carlisle Start Date: January 2027 or sooner Salary: £160 - £250 per day (Paid to Scale) Contract Type: Permanent Are you a passionate SEN / SEMH Teacher who can inspire and engage young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the resilience to support pupils who face barriers to learning? Are you a qualified teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within an Alternative Provision setting? TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision setting based in Carlisle, supporting young people across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The setting provides a supportive and structured learning environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs / SEMH, behavioural difficulties and additional learning needs, with a focus on building confidence, developing positive relationships and helping pupils achieve their full potential. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN / SEMH Teacher on a permanent basis from January 2027, with the opportunity to start sooner for the right candidate. The successful SEN / SEMH Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, managing challenging behaviour effectively and working closely with support staff to provide a consistent and nurturing learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. The successful SEN / SEMH Teacher will have: Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (ECTs are also welcome to apply) Experience teaching pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and learning difficulties Strong classroom management skills and the ability to implement positive behaviour strategies The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs A patient, resilient and nurturing approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people In return for the above you can expect to receive: A pension scheme Continued Professional Development / CPD opportunities Opportunities for career progression within the setting Internal rewards and recognition schemes If you are a passionate and committed SEN / SEMH Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work
SEN/SEMH Teacher employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
