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Teacher / Middle Leader - SEMH
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 750 - 1,500 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher / Middle Leader - SEMH
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £750 - £1,500 per week Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications (MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time
About the School:
A specialist SEND provision in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Teacher or Middle Leader to cover a class supporting learners with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a flexible, learner-led area of the school, working with young people who often present with high anxiety and require a bespoke, trusting approach to re-engage with education. The role offers the opportunity to lead a small team and make a genuine difference in a nurturing, specialist environment.
Role and Responsibilities:
Lead and teach a class supporting learners with SEMH needs
Deliver a flexible, learner-led curriculum tailored to individual engagement levels
Support learners in building trust, confidence, and readiness to progress toward more structured learning
Lead and support a team of Teaching Assistants within the class
Implement and monitor EHCP targets and person-centred plans
Liaise closely with families, external agencies, and the wider school leadership teamWhat We're Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching or leading within SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision settings
Confidence managing a flexible, learner-led approach with students who may present high anxiety or complex behaviours Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Previous middle leadership experience is desirable but not essentialTo Be Eligible You Must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
Provide two professional references from child-related roles
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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