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❓ Ask yourself these three questions...

• Are you a qualified teacher who knows that building trust is often the first step in helping a young person learn?
• Do you have the patience, creativity, and resilience to support secondary students aged 13-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs-particularly across Maths and Science?
• Are you looking for a permanent teaching role in Westcliff-on-Sea starting in January 2027 where you can help young people rebuild confidence in education?

Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Requirements: Mandatory QTS/QTLS (or recognised equivalent) & Full UK Right to Work (No Visa Sponsorship)

Are you a compassionate, confident SEMH Teacher ready to help secondary-aged young people rebuild their trust and confidence in education?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting a permanent SEMH Teacher - Secondary (Ages 13-18) to join a specialist education provision in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, starting in January 2027. Working closely alongside children's residential homes and therapeutic professionals, you will help create a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment where young people feel safe, understood, and encouraged to succeed.

In this vital role, you will deliver engaging, personalised lessons to students aged 13-18 with SEMH and SEND needs, with a particular focus on Maths and Science, enjoying small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Personalised STEM & Core Lessons: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons-particularly across Maths and Science-tailored to individual learning levels, starting points, and emotional needs.
• Trauma-Informed Classroom Culture: Create a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment, using trauma-informed approaches and clear boundaries to encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Track Progress & Celebrate Wins: Monitor academic and personal progress closely, adapting teaching strategies to close learning gaps while celebrating individual achievements.
• Residential & Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with children's home residential care teams, therapy professionals, and wider support networks to provide consistent, joined-up care between home and school.
• Safeguarding & Educational Standards: Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, child welfare, and educational record-keeping at all times.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for a patient, resilient, and child-centred Secondary SEMH Teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

• Mandatory Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching equivalent.
• Mandatory UK Right to Work - Please note that our partner provision is unable to offer visa sponsorship; applicants must already hold unrestricted UK working rights.
• Proven experience teaching secondary-aged students (ages 13-18), backed by strong subject knowledge in Maths and Science.
• Confidence adapting lessons for diverse abilities, paired with strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Previous SEMH/SEND teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS check (with Barred List check) on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad), alongside satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.

What We Offer

• Permanent Career Stability: Competitive annual salary of £32,000 - £40,000 per annum starting in January 2027, alongside a permanent contract.
• Supportive Specialist Environment: Small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, ongoing CPD and specialist training, and close collaboration with residential home and therapy teams.
• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to make a genuine difference in young people's lives in Westcliff-on-Sea? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.