Health and Social Care Teacher – Secondary SEMH
Location: Newham
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Start Date: Immediate start
Salary: M1 - M6
About the Role:
Parker Smith Inclusion are seeking a dedicated and passionate Health and Social Care Teacher to join a specialist secondary setting for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a full-time position with an immediate start.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in Health and Social Care to secondary-aged students, supporting them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. You will work within a supportive team that is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment.
This is a new subject for the students that they have requested, therefore it will be 3 sessions a week of Health & Social care and then if possible another creative subject alongside such as Food Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver creative, accessible, and inspiring Health and Social Care lessons for KS3 and KS4 pupils.
- Differentiate learning to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEMH and SEN.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students to support their emotional wellbeing and engagement.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide holistic support.
- Assess, track, and record pupil progress in line with school policies.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful, and caring school environment where every student can thrive.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
- Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and/or SEN – essential.
- Strong classroom management skills and a nurturing, resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
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A supportive recruitment consultant and compliance team to get you through the recruitment process as smoothly as possible.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
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Temp2perm opportunities after two terms or long term contracts.
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A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking for a meaningful role in an SEMH setting, we would love to hear from you. Please be aware you need to have QTS as well as minimum 2 years experience in an SEMH/PRU setting to be considered for this role.
If you're interested in this role or would like to find out more please call and speak to Elise , 0203 011 4848.