Primary Teacher (SEMH)

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for a truly rewarding role? This exciting contract position in Shifnal allows you to use your nurturing approach and Primary teaching expertise to transform the lives of secondary-aged students with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. If you want to focus on relationships, individual progress, and holistic development in a specialist supportive setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What's in it for you?

Join a therapeutic, specialist learning environment where building trusting relationships is at the core of what you do.
Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team fully committed to improving outcomes for young people facing significant challenges.
Your input will make a genuine difference—both academically and emotionally—for every student you teach. 

The Role

This is not a traditional secondary teaching role. The school is specifically seeking a Primary-trained teacher due to the nurturing, holistic, and therapeutic approach required. You will be delivering a broad, differentiated curriculum to small groups of secondary-aged students, all working at various academic levels.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the emotional, behavioural and academic needs of each student.
Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment by using restorative and therapeutic approaches.
Respond effectively to students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs, adapting where necessary.
Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals, implementing behaviour support plans and promoting positive student outcomes. 

Skills and Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a Primary teaching qualification is essential.
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, in alternative provision or nurture settings is highly desirable.
Excellent behaviour management skills and strong emotional resilience.
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students to support their progress both in and out of the classroom. 

Location and Package

Location: Shifnal
Contract: From 01 September 2026
Salary: £160 - £200 per day 

If you are ready to make a real difference and bring your Primary teaching expertise to a specialist SEMH environment, this role is for you. Dedicated and adaptable teachers who are driven by a sense of purpose and impact are encouraged to apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed