PSHE Teacher (SEMH – Secondary)
Location: Great Yarmouth
Start Date: March 2026 or ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 - 40 per week
Salary: Main Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
Empower Young People to Thrive Beyond the Classroom
Are you a compassionate, resilient, and inspiring PSHE Teacher ready to make a profound difference? Whether you're an experienced educator or newly qualified, this is a rare opportunity to shape the personal, social, and emotional development of pupils in a specialist SEMH setting.
This nurturing, student‑centred school in Great Yarmouth rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted - supports young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, including anxiety, trauma-related behaviours, attachment needs and complex SEMH profiles. With a curriculum grounded in emotional literacy, wellbeing, and life skills, you’ll help empower pupils to build confidence, resilience, and a positive sense of self.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, relevant PSHE lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils with SEMH needs
Create a safe, trauma‑informed learning environment where pupils feel valued and heard
Adapt teaching to individual needs, including EHCP targets and personalised plans
Build strong, trusting relationships that support emotional regulation and personal growth
Work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and pastoral staff to ensure holistic support
About the School
Specialist SEMH provision with a whole‑school therapeutic approach
Trauma‑informed practice with a no‑restraint behaviour philosophy
Small class sizes (maximum of 10 pupils), each supported by a highly skilled team
Onsite pastoral and clinical services including counselling and mental health practitioners
A values-led culture prioritising wellbeing, mutual respect, and positive communication
What We’re Looking For
QTS or QTLS (essential)
Experience teaching PSHE, pastoral curriculum, or a related subject
Understanding of SEMH needs, behaviour support strategies, and trauma-informed practice
Empathy, patience, and the ability to engage learners with complex emotional needs
A creative, flexible approach to lesson planning and relationship-building
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (advantageous but not essential)
Why Join Us?
Be part of a deeply supportive school community with a shared vision
Excellent CPD tailored to SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and wellbeing
Opportunities to influence curriculum development in a growing provision
Join a team where creativity, innovation, and emotional connection truly matter
Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated Inspire EHC consultant
Apply Now
If you’re ready to deliver life‑changing PSHE education in an SEMH setting where every small victory matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start a rewarding journey where your empathy, passion, and dedication can genuinely transform lives.
Safeguarding Statement
Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo enhanced DBS checks and provide two professional references. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship