SEMH Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work Start Date: 09/11/2026 Location: Maidstone, UK Salary: £36,000 - £52,000 per annum Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Step into an SEMH Teacher role where you help shape a brand-new specialist school before its first pupils arrive.

You will join the founding team to plan the curriculum, prepare resources and create calm, welcoming classrooms, just a two-minute walk from Maidstone East station. Once open, you will teach pupils aged 6 to 14 with social, emotional and mental health needs, blending education with therapeutic support.

You will lead on your main specialism and grow into a second subject. If you are a calm, flexible SEMH Teacher who builds trust easily, this is a rare chance to help build something Contribute to curriculum planning alongside the founding team ahead of opening Prepare teaching resources and create welcoming, well-organised learning environments Teach pupils across Key Stages 1 to 3, with responsibilities agreed around your experience Plan and deliver accessible, engaging lessons as an SEMH Teacher in your main specialism Develop the confidence to deliver a second subject, such as Maths and Science or PE and PSHE Support pupils with emotional regulation through a calm, consistent approach Work closely with colleagues to combine education with therapeutic support Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have: Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent teaching qualification Strong primary teaching experience or expertise in a relevant secondary subject An understanding of how SEMH needs and trauma can affect learning The ability to plan engaging lessons adapted to individual needs A willingness to teach at least two subjects within your first 12 to 18 months The Ideal Candidate Will Bring a calm, consistent presence that helps pupils feel safe and settled Show a natural ability to build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people Have a clear understanding of trauma-informed practice and its impact on learning Be flexible and keen to teach beyond your main specialism Bring energy and ideas to setting up a new school from the outset Show a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a founding team Have a genuine passion for helping pupils rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning Why work via Transparency Education? Transparency Education are a widely recognised, educ...

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