SEMH Teacher

£150 - £260 per day
Outer London, Outer London - East
Long term
Start date: January 2026
Horizon Teachers are working with a highly supportive Alternative Provision in Redbridge to recruit an experienced BTEC Teacher to join their team. This centre specialises in supporting KS4 learners who have disengaged from mainstream education and benefit from a structured, therapeutic and personalised curriculum.
 
The school is looking for a confident practitioner with experience delivering BTEC Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications (subjects flexible â?? e.g. Sport, Business, ICT, Home Cooking, Art & Design, or Vocational Studies). The focus is on practical, skill-based learning that helps students prepare for next steps in education, apprenticeships or employment.
 
The Role
  • Planning and delivering BTEC-accredited courses to small KS4 groups
  • Maintaining detailed assessment and portfolio evidence in line with BTEC standards
  • Creating engaging, real-world learning experiences tailored to student interests
  • Supporting learners with SEMH needs and building strong, positive relationships
  • Working collaboratively with the APâ??s behaviour mentors, therapists and senior leaders
 
Requirements
  • QTS/QTLS or relevant FE teaching qualification
  • Experience delivering BTEC qualifications
  • Understanding of SEMH needs and the AP environment
  • Strong behaviour management and a pastoral, relational approach
 
Why Horizon Teachers?
  • We have been helping teachers/TAs find work since 2008.
  • A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers!
  • After 12 weeks we will pay you the permanent equivalent of the job.
  • Easy registration process via an online link and a video consultation.
 
â??Amazing service which will provide the right steps for your career path. The staff at the agency are very cooperative and helpful. I would highly recommend Horizon Teachers for anyone that is contemplating about getting into educating.â? â?? 5-Star Google Review
 

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.