Job Advertisement: Year 8 Base Teacher (SEMH School) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and nurturing Year 8 Base Teacher to join an SEMH school in The Wirral. This full-time position is to cover maternity leave and offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with EHCPs. The successful candidate will lead one of the most settled classes in the school, delivering the curriculum in a supportive and engaging environment. Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach are essential qualities for this role. The ideal educator will have prior experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly in SEMH settings, and will be skilled in managing challenging behaviour effectively. Building strong and trusting bonds with students is key to keeping them engaged and fostering a comfortable learning environment. This role requires someone who is committed to helping students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Key Responsibilities: Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum to Year 8 students with SEMH needs. Foster a positive, supportive classroom environment. Build strong relationships with students to enhance engagement and learning. Manage challenging behaviour with patience and resilience. Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs, ensuring all students feel included and supported. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Experience teaching students with SEMH needs or similar special educational needs. Strong behaviour management skills. A nurturing and empathetic approach to education. If you are a passionate educator who thrives in a supportive environment and is dedicated to helping students succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of young people. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.