Maths Teacher (SEMH) – September 2026 Start
Full-Time | Long-Term
MPS/UPS (in line with teacher pay scale)

Innovative SEMH Secondary School – Manchester

Are you an experienced Maths teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine, lasting difference?

Would you be inspired by the opportunity to help shape a brand-new SEMH school, supporting students to overcome barriers and re-engage with education?

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and passionate Maths Teacher to join a newly established SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) secondary school in Manchester, opening in September 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a founding team, helping to build a truly inclusive and transformative learning environment from the ground up.

What’s On Offer

Joining this new SEMH school comes with a range of exciting benefits and opportunities:

• Competitive salary in line with the teacher pay scale (MPS/UPS)
• Full-time, long-term role (Monday – Friday, term-time only)
• Opportunity to work in a brand-new, purpose-built school environment
• Excellent location with strong transport links across Manchester
• The chance to be part of a founding team, shaping the school’s ethos and culture
• A genuinely rewarding role supporting students with additional needs
• A supportive and collaborative staff team with shared values
• Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• The unique experience of contributing to a school from its very first year

About You

We are looking for a Maths Teacher who is:

• Qualified (QTS) and experienced in teaching Maths at secondary level
• Experienced within an SEMH setting (essential)
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent, with strong behaviour management skills
• Patient, empathetic, and nurturing, with a passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Adaptable and creative, able to tailor lessons to meet diverse needs
• A strong communicator, able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Committed to inclusive education and ensuring every student can succeed

The Role

As a Maths Teacher in this SEMH school, you will play a vital role in helping students

overcome barriers to learning and rediscover confidence in education.

You will deliver engaging and accessible Maths lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting your teaching to meet a wide range of needs and abilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated, engaging Maths lessons
• Supporting students with SEMH needs to re-engage with learning
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment
• Using a patient and flexible approach to behaviour management
• Monitoring progress and implementing targeted interventions
• Working closely with pastoral teams and external professionals
• Contributing to curriculum development and the wider school ethos

If you are a passionate Maths teacher ready to take on a challenging yet highly rewarding role, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Apply now to be part of something truly special.

Maths Teacher (SEMH) | Manchester | September 2026 Start | MPS/UPS