SEMH Cover Teacher

Secondary SEMH Cover Teacher - Trauma-Informed School

Location: Northumberland
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start: ASAP / Ongoing

Agency Role

Are you a committed and resilient teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Our partnering trauma-informed school in Northumberland is seeking a Qualified Teacher to join their dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who thrives in nurturing environments and believes in relationship-based practice. You will be joining a supportive, highly skilled staff team who place pupil wellbeing and emotional development at the heart of everything they do.

Role Overview

• Deliver personalised and engaging lessons to pupils with SEMH needs
• Use trauma-informed, attachment-aware approaches in the classroom
• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent emotional support
• Work collaboratively with support staff and school leaders
• Create a safe, stable and predictable environment to help pupils regulate and succeed

We're Looking For

• QTS (essential)
• Experience working in SEMH, PRU or trauma-informed settings (desirable)
• A nurturing, patient and reflective teaching style
• Strong communication and behaviour-regulation skills
• Someone who is resilient, adaptable and able to meet a wide range of needs

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate through our agency
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist setting

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact on students' lives. If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this role please email with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on for an informal chat about opportunities.

Pay is dependent on experience, with the higher end offered to more experienced teachers.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.

You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.

Data Privacy and Processing

By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.

Compliance and Safeguarding

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.