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Lecturer in SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support)
Full-time or Part-time (0.4 FTE)
Northampton

Think FE are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking further education college in Northamptonshire for a passionate and experienced SEMH Lecturer. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver tailored teaching and support to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them to overcome barriers and thrive in education.
You will design and deliver engaging, differentiated programmes, working collaboratively with the SEND and Safeguarding teams to ensure a holistic and supportive approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching in classroom, small group, and 1:1 formats
• Plan and implement Functional Skills and personalised learning programmes tailored to SEMH needs
• Work closely with internal support teams to ensure learners receive appropriate adjustments and pastoral care
• Create a trauma-informed environment that supports emotional regulation, positive behaviour and resilience
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion across all teaching and interactions

What do you need?

• Minimum Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English
• Experience supporting post-16 students, particularly with SEMH or related needs
• Proven ability to engage and motivate vulnerable learners through inclusive teaching strategies
• Flexible, creative and resilient, with strong teamwork and communication skills

Ideally you will also have:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Holding a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CertEd)

What’s on offer?

• Full-time salary or part time positions are available with a full time salary of £28,056 – £34,492 per annum. Part-time (0.4 FTE) pro rata salary: £11,222.40 – £13,796.80 per annum.
• 44 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• Up to 5 additional days of College closure over Christmas
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68% (defined benefit)
• A supportive and inclusive college environment
• CPD in trauma-informed practice, SEMH support and behaviour strategies
• Collaborative working with safeguarding and SEND teams
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives

Next Steps:
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will be interviewing on 13th October, so please ensure you can be available on that day. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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