Exciting Opportunity: PSHE Teacher – SEMH School, ScunthorpeLocation: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Salary: £27,456 – £43,014
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: SEMH / Specialist Education
Leader Group is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected SEMH education provider to recruit a dedicated and inspiring PSHE Teacher for their specialist school in Scunthorpe.
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic and dynamic PSHE Teacher who can deliver impactful, engaging lessons that help pupils develop essential life skills, emotional understanding and personal resilience.
You will be working with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma-related barriers, attachment difficulties and low self-esteem.
As part of a cohesive and nurturing multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include:
* Planning and delivering creative, accessible PSHE lessons across Key Stages, tailored to individual emotional and educational needs.
* Supporting pupils in developing confidence, emotional literacy, healthy relationships and personal awareness.
* Using trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches to reduce anxiety and build trust.
* Providing clear, supportive feedback to encourage personal growth and celebrate progress.
* Collaborating closely with therapists, pastoral staff and behaviour specialists to ensure a holistic, therapeutic approach for every learner.
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Qualified – holding QTS or QTLS (essential).
* Experienced in SEMH, SEN or alternative provision settings (desirable).
* Passionate about empowering vulnerable young people and supporting their personal development.
* Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a commitment to trauma-informed practice.
* A strong communicator, able to build positive, dependable relationships with pupils.
* Collaborative, with a proactive approach to contributing to a supportive school culture.
Why Join Us?
As part of this forward-thinking SEMH provision, you’ll become part of a warm, supportive community where professional development, wellbeing and staff voice are central. You will benefit from:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Fully funded CPD and specialist therapeutic training
* Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
* Access to an employee assistance and wellbeing programme
* Blue Light discount card
* Staff referral bonus
* Life assurance for additional peace of mind
* A creative, nurturing environment where your input and expertise genuinely shape the school’s direction
About the School:
This inclusive SEMH provision supports pupils aged 7–16 who have struggled to thrive in mainstream settings. The school offers a therapeutic, personalised curriculum, prioritising emotional wellbeing alongside academic and personal progress.
With small class sizes, a relational approach, and a strong focus on communication, resilience and personal development, the school is committed to helping every learner develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of self-worth.
The team works collaboratively to support each student’s unique journey, ensuring they acquire the life skills, emotional understanding and motivation needed to succeed — both in school and beyond.
If you are passionate about changing the futures of young people and want to teach in an environment where compassion, creativity and connection come first — we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in a truly meaningful career.