SEMH Maths Specialist Teacher

SEMH Maths Specialist Teacher – Trauma-Informed School
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Location: Northumberland
Salary: £120-£170 - (depending on qualification and experience)
Contract: Full-time, term-time plus 3 days during holidays

Education Network are recruiting on behalf of a specialist, trauma-informed school seeking a Maths Specialist Teacher to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maths teacher to make a real impact on students who have struggled in mainstream education, including those with SEN, SEMH needs, or disrupted learning experiences.

About the School:
The school includes an alternative provision offering bespoke academic support through 1:1 and very small group interventions focused on mental health, trauma, and SEN. Behaviour management experience is essential due to the nature of the setting.

Role Overview:

• Deliver high-quality Maths teaching up to GCSE level, building confidence and competence in all learners.
• Teach and lead Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level to Level 2), providing personalised learning pathways.
• Support students’ social and emotional development, nurturing self-belief and engagement.
• Work collaboratively to create bespoke learning pathways tailored to individual needs.
• Supervise and guide support staff as required.
• Promote the school’s ethos, safeguarding practices, and equality and diversity at all times.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children or families with SEN or challenging behaviours.
• Strong behaviour management skills and experience applying trauma-informed strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Flexible, organised, and committed to delivering personalised learning experiences.
• Confident in safeguarding, with the ability to respond swiftly to incidents.

What’s on Offer:

• A unique opportunity to work in a trauma-informed setting with meaningful, rewarding outcomes.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, professional team.
• Career progression opportunities through the school’s unique Career Progression Pathway, allowing staff to work towards their professional goals.
• A continuously evolving and improving educational environment.

Working Pattern:

• Monday – Friday, term-time plus 3 days during school holidays.
• 40 hours per week

Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references, in line with safeguarding regulations.

If you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities. 
 
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 
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The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
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.