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SEMH Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bridgnorth - UK
Yearly Salary:
GBP 37137 - 43194
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Role: SEMH Teacher
Location: Ditton Priors near Bridgnorth
Contract: full time permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Salary: 37137 to 43194 (depending on experience)
Closing: Monday 19th October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 onwards
Role Start Date: October 2026 to January 2027
Are you a qualified teacher with experience in SEND and SEMH Are you looking for pupil centred role where leaders understand the realities of specialist teaching
Location: Ditton Priors near Bridgnorth
Contract: full time permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Salary: 37137 to 43194 (depending on experience)
Closing: Monday 19th October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 onwards
Role Start Date: October 2026 to January 2027
Are you a qualified teacher with experience in SEND and SEMH Are you looking for pupil centred role where leaders understand the realities of specialist teaching
Then apply to Esland today and become part of our highly valued team!
Esland Shropshire School is a growing specialist provision supporting children and young people aged 818 with SEND and SEMH needs.
As we continue to grow we would like to add to our team of committed and skilled SEN staff that form our highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
As we continue to grow we would like to add to our team of committed and skilled SEN staff that form our highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
At Esland we are passionate about changing childrens lives for the better. Through our Turning the Curve model we create nurturing inclusive environments where pupils are helped to overcome barriers to learning and build a more positive future at a pace that works for them.
The role:
As a SEN Teacher you will play a key part in delivering meaningful wellplanned learning that places relationships emotional safety and progress at its heart.
You will be supported to:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons across core subjects tailored to individual needs
- Work with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to support both academic and personal development
- Contribute to EHCP reviews and PEP meetings with clear leadership guidance
- Create a calm safe and inclusive classroom environment
- Work closely with teaching assistants pastoral staff families and external professionals
- Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing with strong systems and senior support in place
While flexibility and teamwork are central to working in a specialist setting responsibilities will always be appropriate to the role and backed by senior leaders ensuring expectations are realistic and sustainable.
What we can offer a SEN Teacher:
Financial security
- Esland education pension scheme double matched up to 20% (total contribution up to 30%)
- Company sick pay
- Life insurance (4x basic salary)
Wellbeing & support
- Comprehensive paid induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme (including Online GP 24/7)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
Professional Support
- Small class sizes and consistent staffing
- Experienced teaching assistants and pastoral colleagues
- Clear behaviour systems and shared responsibility across the school
- Leadership ownership of safeguarding EHCP processes and escalation
- Protected noncontact time and realistic curriculum expectations
Development & progression
- Clear career development opportunities (100 internal promotions last year)
- Monthly recognition awards
- Refer a Friend bonus (500)
- Access to ETogether benefits and discounts
Most importantly the opportunity to make a genuine lasting difference to a childs life within a supportive team.
Requirements for a SEN Teacher:
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- Completion of ECT period
- Experience teaching across a range of keys stages and subjects (desirable)
- An understanding of SEND particularly SEMH
- Strong inclusive teaching and behavioursupport strategies
- A clear commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
Desirable:
- A qualification or degree in psychology
- A higher qualification or equivalent
You will be someone who:
- Is calm reflective and relationshipfocused
- Has high expectations balanced with empathy and realism
- Communicates well and works positively as part of a team
- Is committed to learning development and good practice
- Is motivated by making a difference not ticking boxes
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race religion disability age gender sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race religion disability age gender sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfo ... View more
