SEMH Class Teacher

Are you an experienced, passionate and proactive Teacher who is looking to make a long-term difference to the lives and progress of young people who face barriers to learning? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Class Teacher to promote the learning of pupils in inspirational Alternative Provision Settings in Newcastle on a full-time and long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development. All Subject specialisms will be considered.

• The role will involve planning and teaching engaging and informative lessons that inspire pupils with SEMH and allows all pupils to make progress.
• Working with Secondary aged pupils who have been excluded from mainstream School and have SEMH and SEND of varying levels as well as challenging behaviour
• Building positive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants to create excellent learning environments.
• The role will involve managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner
• Differentiating lessons appropriately to engage pupils and to suit the needs and earning styles of all pupils.
• Using varied methods of assessment to assess pupil progress
• Working effectively with Teaching Assistants to ensure children receive the best possible educational experience

• The role is based in Alternative Provision settings based in Newcastle
• The School supports pupils across the Secondary School age range who have SEMH and have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School

• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. For the right candidate, a Permanent job offer may be made.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Newcastle

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• QTS and Teaching experience in either SEND, Primary or Secondary School settings within the UK.
• An interest in supporting and Teaching pupils with SEMH
• Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to build rapport
• A positive and resilient attitude towards Teaching and work
• Experience of Teaching within the UK
• A genuine passion for Teaching and building relationships with pupils who face barriers to learning

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.