Job description
Specialist Teacher - for Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (secondary settings)We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. Organisation Kirklees
Directorate Children & Families
Service Area Learning & Early Support
Hours 32.5 - Monday - Friday school hours (term time only)
Number of Jobs 1
Location(s) Across Kirklees
Position type Permanent
Grade MPS/UPS & 1-2 SEN
Salary £34,069 - £52,835 (pro rata), Depending on experience an enhancement of £2,885 and £5,690 might be applicable (pro rata).
Advert Wording This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join the well-established specialist SEMH outreach team and further their career in SEND. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us in developing and delivering the very best educational support to children and young people in Kirklees with SEMH needs, through the provision of an extensive outreach offer to all our mainstream schools.
The successful applicant will join an existing team who deliver extensive outreach support and training to mainstream schools within Kirklees.
We are seeking exceptional teachers who :- Have substantial experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs across Key Stage 3 and 4.
- Are passionate about promoting inclusion and supporting teaching and support staff across secondary mainstream schools in Kirklees to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people with SEMH needs.
- Have experience of assessment, planning and implementation of successful support for children and young people with SEMH needs.
- Have a strong focus on securing learning outcomes that are meaningful to the child/young person and contribute to improving wider outcomes.
- Can build strong working relationships with mainstream school colleagues, develop strong links with outside agencies and work in partnership with parents and carers.
- Are reflective practitioners and have high expectations of themselves and others.
- Are flexible and adaptable and strong team players.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Are resilient, self-motivated and can use their initiative.
- Have the skills to manage difficult conversations and meetings.
- Are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people.
- Have additional qualifications/strong CPD track record in supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and are committed to deepening and developing their understanding.
Applicants are asked to complete all relevant sections of the standard Kirklees application form. A CV is not required.
For more information about these posts please contact Marcus Farrington (Strand Lead) on 01484 225788or email
School and home visits are an essential part of this role and a full driver's licence and access to a car or ability to travel independently across Kirklees are essential to this post, exceptions maybe made for disabled candidates.
The interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28th September.
Marcus Farrington is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We encourage you to read our before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
Closing date 20 September 2026, 11:55 PM
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