SEMH Teacher KS4/5

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SEMH Teacher KS4 / KS5 Secondary & Post-16 Hackney, East London SEMH Teacher Behaviour & Mental Health Alternative Provision KS4 / KS5 Hackney Long-Term Opportunity Are you a passionate Secondary Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives? Ribbons & Reeves are working with a specialist SEN school in Hackney, East London , seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher to join their team, teaching students across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who can build positive relationships with young people, engage students who may have experienced barriers to education and deliver meaningful learning in a structured, supportive environment. The school supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including those who may have experienced behavioural difficulties, disrupted education, anxiety or challenges accessing mainstream education. Whether you have previous experience in an SEMH school, PRU or Alternative Provision (AP), or are an experienced Secondary Teacher looking to move into specialist education, we'd love to hear from you. The Role SEMH Teacher Teaching students across KS4 and KS5 within a specialist SEMH setting. Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet a range of academic abilities and individual learning needs. Supporting students working towards GCSEs, functional skills, vocational qualifications and post-16 progression where appropriate. Building positive relationships with students who may have experienced exclusion, disengagement or significant barriers to learning. Establishing clear boundaries, consistent routines and high expectations around behaviour and learning. Supporting emotional regulation, confidence, resilience and positive engagement with education. Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams and senior leaders to support student progress. Adapting teaching strategies to maintain engagement and create a purposeful, safe classroom environment. What We're Looking For QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. Experience teaching at secondary level, ideally KS4 or KS5. An understanding of SEMH, challenging behaviour and the barriers some young people face in education. Strong behaviour management and the ability to establish positive relationships with students. A calm, consistent and resilient approach, particularly when managing challenging situations. The ability to engage students who may have previously struggled within mainstream education. A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their academic and personal potential. Experience within any of the following settings would be particularly beneficial: SEMH / Social, Emotional and Mental Health PRU / Pupil Referral Unit Alternative Provision (AP) Behavioural schools and specialist SEN settings Secondary mainstream education GCSE, Functional Skills or post-16 teaching What the School Offers A long-term teaching opportunity within an established specialist SEN setting. The opportunity to teach KS4 and KS5 students and support their progression into further education, training or employment. A supportive team with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people. Smaller teaching groups and the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with students. A rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference to students who need the right educational environment to succeed. Apply Today If you're a Secondary Teacher, SEMH Teacher or PRU Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Hackney, we'd love to hear from you. Whether your background is mainstream secondary, alternative provision or specialist SEN, we're interested in speaking with teachers who have the right experience, mindset and approach. Location: Hackney, East London Position: SEMH Teacher Key Stages: KS4 / KS5 (Secondary / Post-16) Setting: Specialist SEMH School Duration: Long-Term Start: Immediate / Negotiable Apply today through Ribbons & Reeves or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Ribbons & Reeves specialise in recruiting talented teachers and support staff across London's specialist SEN schools. We work with committed schools to find educators who make a genuine difference. TPBN1_UKTJ