English Teacher – SEMH (Full‑time, New Forest)

About the role

Prospero Teaching is partnering with a specialist SEMH school in the New Forest to recruit a passionate English Teacher. This full‑time, ongoing temporary position offers the chance to support young learners with social, emotional and mental health needs while delivering GCSE‑level English.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive English lessons up to GCSE level.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a range of SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Implement effective behaviour management and relationship‑based practice.
• Support students in building resilience, emotional regulation and confidence.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams, support staff and senior leadership.
• Contribute to a school culture focused on wellbeing and student success.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English up to GCSE level.
• Previous SEMH or SEN experience (desirable but not essential).
• Strong behaviour management skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Patient, calm, empathetic approach with high resilience and flexibility.

Required skills

What we offer

• Access to accredited CPD programmes, including SEMH, behaviour management and trauma‑informed practice.
• Ongoing support from a specialist Training & Development Team.
• Guidance from an experienced local consultant.
• Opportunities to develop a career within specialist and alternative education settings.