At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support young adults with SEMH needs through engaging Humanities lessons.
- Company: A nurturing specialist SEMH provision in Wolverhampton.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, 24/7 consultant support, and CPD opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team focused on emotional wellbeing and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: QTS and experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Wolverhampton
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £170 to £210 per day
Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher with QTS looking for a rewarding opportunity in a specialist setting? Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour? Are you committed to creating a positive learning environment where every student can overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH provision in Wolverhampton that provides a nurturing and supportive environment for young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. The school is dedicated to building positive relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing and helping students develop the confidence, resilience and life skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
The school is looking to appoint a full‑time Humanities Teacher on a temporary to permanent basis, starting ASAP. The successful Humanities Teacher will teach Humanities to young adults with SEMH needs, many of whom display challenging behaviour and have experienced significant barriers to education. You will be expected to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons, implement effective behaviour management strategies, de‑escalate challenging situations, build positive relationships with students and support their academic, social and emotional development.
The successful Humanities Teacher will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching Humanities in a secondary or specialist setting
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour and additional behavioural needs
- Excellent classroom management and the ability to confidently de‑escalate challenging situations using restorative and trauma‑informed approaches
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and parents/carers
- A resilient, patient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for helping young people reach their full potential
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash. 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 Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
