Job Description
Job Specification
New Directions Education is looking for a compassionate, resilient, and skilled SEMH Teacher to support a specialist provision in the Leeds area. This position is ideal for a teacher who thrives in nurturing environments and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
The Role:
You’ll be working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, delivering tailored lessons that support both academic progress and emotional development. The role requires patience, adaptability, and a commitment to trauma‑informed practice.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning and delivering differentiated lessons for small groups
2. Building trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement
3. Implementing behaviour regulation strategies and restorative approaches
4. Working closely with support staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
5. Tracking progress and adapting support as needed
6. Contributing to a safe, stable, and positive learning environment
We’re Looking For:
7. A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
8. Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour
9. Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
10. A nurturing, student‑centred approach
11. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
Sound interesting? Want to find out more? Apply now!
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.