Job Title: PSHE Teacher
Location: Horley, Surrey
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
About Us
A brand-new specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Horley, dedicated to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment. We support children and young people with SEMH needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and resilient PSHE Teacher to join our founding team. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering a PSHE curriculum that supports students’ personal development, emotional literacy, and life skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a creative, inclusive PSHE curriculum tailored to SEMH learners.
- Create a safe, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
- Promote emotional well-being, resilience, and social development.
- Collaborate with the pastoral team, SENCO, and therapists to support individual needs.
- Contribute to whole-school initiatives around safeguarding and personal development.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Engage with families and external professionals to support holistic development.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience teaching PSHE or a related subject.
- Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice.
- Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a commitment to inclusive education.
Desirable:
- Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings.
- Training in mental health, safeguarding, or therapeutic approaches.
- Ability to contribute to other curriculum areas or enrichment activities.
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to shape a new school from the ground up.
- A supportive, values-driven team and leadership.
- Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH and therapeutic approaches.
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
