Have you ever wanted to make a difference at the moment it matters most?
This is not a typical teaching role - and that's exactly what makes it so powerful. This is an opportunity to be a steady, compassionate presence for young people at one of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Working within a specialist mental health setting, you will help students reconnect with learning, hope and a sense of possibility when the world may feel overwhelming and unsafe.
You won't be doing this alone. While the setting is unique, you'll be fully supported by a caring, experienced school team who understand the challenges and rewards of this work. Every day will be different, demanding emotional resilience, flexibility and heart - but it will also offer moments of real connection, progress and meaning. If you're looking for a teaching role where what you do truly matters, where small steps are celebrated and your impact is deeply felt, this could be the most important role you ever take on.
What you'll do:
* Bring learning to life by delivering high-quality, engaging teaching to students aged 13-18 (KS3/4)
* Support young people with highly complex mental health needs to access education in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
* Adapt and deliver lessons that engage, inspire, and build confidence, helping students feel proud of what they achieve
* Work closely with the school team and NHS staff to ensure continuity of learning for students whose needs cannot be met elsewhere
* Celebrate every small step of progress and every achievement, helping students see their own potential and develop resilience
* Be part of a caring, collaborative team, sharing ideas, successes, and solutions to make learning meaningful and impactful
Who you are:
* A caring and compassionate qualified teacher or teaching professional with experience or interest in working with students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs
* Emotionally resilient, calm, and compassionate - able to support young people during acute mental health challenges
* Skilled at building trusting, positive relationships quickly with students who may feel anxious, distressed, or disengaged
* Flexible and creative, ready to adapt lessons and approaches to meet the individual needs of your students
* A positive, warm presence - bringing hope, consistency, and encouragement to each day.
* Collaborative and committed, happy to share successes and challenges with a supportive team
* Experience teaching students with additional needs is welcome but not essential - your attitude, creativity, and dedication matter most