SEMH Teacher – Horley

Location: Horley, Surrey

Start Date: ASAP (we will wait for the right candidate)

Salary: Paid to scale for long-term placements; £120–£140 per day for short-term or day-to-day cover. Temp to perm options.

We’re recruiting a passionate and experienced SEMH Teacher to join our provision in Horley. While this is a secondary SEMH role, we warmly welcome applications from primary-trained teachers who bring the right mindset and classroom management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and adapt high-quality lessons for pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on engagement and progress.

• Create a calm, structured classroom environment and employ positive behaviour management strategies.

• Work closely with TAs, SENCO and external professionals to implement personalised learning plans.

• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

• Support transition planning and build strong relationships with families.

Skills & Experience / What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, or demonstrable experience managing challenging behaviour.

• Strong planning and assessment skills; ability to differentiate learning.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate pupils.

• Desirable: knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.

Additional Information:

• We are flexible on start date for the right candidate.

• Supportive leadership and CPD opportunities.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa. At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:

• Provide references for pre-employment checks;
• Hold a Children’s (or Children’s and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.