Teacher

Affinity Partnerships are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Upper School Teacher to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) School from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 who require additional social, emotional and behavioural support to access education. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. The Role As a Middle School Teacher, you will: • Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across the curriculum. • Create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment. • Support students with SEMH needs and associated behavioural challenges. • Develop individual learning strategies to maximise pupil engagement and progress. • Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. • Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists and senior leaders. • Monitor, assess and report on student progress effectively. • Promote resilience, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). • Has experience teaching, middle school or secondary-aged pupils. • Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management skills. • Is passionate about supporting students with additional needs. • Can adapt their teaching style to meet a variety of learning needs. • Is resilient, patient and committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners. • Experience within an SEMH, SEND, Alternative Provision or PRU setting is desirable but not essential. Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce Solutions: • You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience. • Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns. • Support in writing CVs and job applications. • £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants. • You will receive free, up to date Safeguarding training. • Trainings workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development. • The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme. Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicates will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre employment checking process including references from current, and previous employers, health, and right to work in the UK.