Job Description
Secondary SEMH Teacher - East Sussex
Are you a teacher who thrives on connection, creativity, and making a real difference? If you're looking for a role that goes beyond the ordinary, this could be the perfect next step.
Prospero Teaching is working closely with a welcoming SEMH secondary school in East Sussex. This is a place where relationships come first and where every pupil is seen as an individual with potential.
What makes this role special?
You'll be teaching secondary-aged students who are working at a range of academic levels, in a setting that prioritises emotional wellbeing just as much as academic progress.
The school offers:
- Small class sizes
- TA support
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision for staff
- Nurturing learning environment
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 08:00am-16:00pm.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Creating a safe and inclusive classroom where students feel valued
- Working closely with families, carers, and external professionals
- Celebrating every achievement - academic, emotional, and social
What we're looking for
- A qualified teacher (QTS) with a passion for inclusive education
- Someone confident in managing behaviour with empathy and consistency
- A team player who's reflective, resilient, and ready to grow
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
The details
- Location: East Sussex
- Start date: January 2026
- Contract: Long-term or permanent
- Salary: MPS
What you'll need
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
- Recent safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
- Two professional references
If this is a position of interest, please send us your CV today. School visits are warmly encouraged.
