Job Description:

SEMH Lead Teacher – Primary SEMH Unit 🏫

Location: High Wycombe | Start: April or September 2026 | QTS essential ✅

🌟 Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for SEMH? Do you want to lead, inspire, and transform the lives of pupils with SEMH needs?
❤️Join our mainstream primary school with a specialist SEMH Unit and make a real difference every day.

💡 The Role
We are looking for a dynamic SEMH Lead Teacher to manage and develop a SEMH unit within a mainstream primary provision. You will:

• Lead teaching and learning, providing high-quality, personalised support
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation, behaviour, and wellbeing, using trauma-informed and positive behaviour strategies
• Collaborate with mainstream staff, the SENCO, and external professionals
• Mentor and guide staff within the unit, sharing best practice and innovative SEMH strategies
• Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records, and report outcomes

🌈 The Person

• Must hold QTS and have experience teaching pupils with SEMH needs
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour support
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills
• Passionate, patient, and adaptable, committed to pupil wellbeing and inclusion

🚀 On Offer

• A supportive, collaborative school community
• Opportunities to develop your leadership and SEMH expertise
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives
• Competitive salary dependant on experience

 
Applications are welcome for candidates able to start in April or September 2026.