Teacher - SEMH

Role Overview

The Linden Centre is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, inspirational and innovative Teachers to join our team of specialist staff. We currently have two vacancies for Secondary Teachers, preferring experience with English or Maths, though teachers of other specialisms are also welcomed within our SEMH setting. The posts are offered on a 1-year contract initially.

Our team supports children and young people in KS3 and KS4 who present with social, emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviours that can prevent them from engaging successfully in learning.

The successful candidates will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable learners and committed to supporting children and families through high-quality teaching, nurture and positive relationships.

Teachers will deliver engaging and adaptive lessons to small groups of learners, assess progress and barriers to learning, and contribute to personalised interventions and therapeutic approaches that support both academic achievement and social/emotional development.

• Confident ability to teach small classes of secondary-aged pupils within your subject specialism.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet the diverse social, emotional and learning needs of pupils.
• Evidence of commitment to continued professional and personal development.
• Understanding of the issues relating to achievement, engagement and inclusion for vulnerable learners.
• A working knowledge of policies and practice relating to SEND, SEMH and safeguarding.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals, both orally and in writing.
• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to people from a variety of social, cultural, educational, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, assessments and reports.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Self-directed and well organised, with the ability to effectively manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and establish productive working relationships with others.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Experience of teaching English or Maths, working within an SEMH environment and managing challenging behaviour is highly desirable, though not essential for the right candidate.

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note:

We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.