Exciting Opportunity: SEN Humanities Teacher (Maternity Cover) – High Wycombe
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £27,456 – £43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: November 2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education
Leader Group is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an exceptional SEN Humanities Teacher to join their dedicated team in High Wycombe.
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Humanities Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised lessons to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) — including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related barriers to learning.
In this rewarding role, you will:
Teach Humanities subjects (History, Geography, RS, and related areas) across Key Stages, adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
Support pupils in building curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills.
Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
Work closely with a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary team to promote holistic development and wellbeing.
Track and assess progress, ensuring every learner achieves personal growth and success.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is:
Qualified – QTS/QTLS is essential.
Experienced in SEN or therapeutic education (experience with SEMH or trauma-informed practice highly valued).
Passionate about making learning accessible, engaging and meaningful for every student.
Collaborative – thrives within a supportive, team-focused environment.
Resilient and reflective, with a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
Why Join Us?
When you join this outstanding therapeutic provision, you’ll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking community dedicated to transforming lives. You’ll benefit from:
Enhanced NEST pension scheme
Fully funded CPD, training, and professional qualifications
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Blue Light discount card
Wellbeing and employee assistance programme
Staff referral bonus scheme
Life assurance for peace of mind
A culture of collaboration, innovation and support
About the School:
This co-educational therapeutic provision supports children and young people aged 11–17 who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. Every learner receives a highly individualised education plan, delivered within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. The school’s holistic approach focuses on both academic progress and emotional wellbeing, empowering students to rebuild confidence, develop life skills and re-engage with learning.
If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your teaching journey with a team that believes in care, creativity and connection