Lead Teacher


Company:	The Education Network
Salary:	£220 to £285 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walsall, WS9 8PT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Lead Teacher, SEMH School, Walsall

Are you an experienced SEMH teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity? This excellent SEMH school is looking to add a teacher to the team to lead a small provision of up to 10 students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours that have been temporarily excluded from mainstream education.

This role requires a qualified teacher (QTS) who is confident delivering across the curriculum and effectively utilising a small team of Teaching Assistants to manage behaviour and provide tailored support for students. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced teacher who is confident planning and delivering engaging lessons to students who have struggled to engage in mainstream education. Your goal will be to help students get ready to return to mainstream education, and you will receive outstanding support from an experienced Deputy Headteacher. This role requires QTS.

Job Role:

- Teaching a mixed Key Stage 4 class of students who have been temporarily excluded

- Creating and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that stretch and inspire students.

- Supporting students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills.

- Working closely with a skilled support team and senior leaders across all sites.

- Maintaining a calm, safe, and consistent learning environment.

- Responsible for leading on teaching and learning, and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

In return, you will enjoy:

- Small class sizes and strong support from an outstanding TA.

- A positive and inclusive culture where your work has real impact.

- Access to training and CPD tailored to SEMH and alternative provision.

- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

- A long-term opportunity to help students build brighter futures.

If you are interested in this SEMH Lead Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other SEMH Teaching vacancies or refer a teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

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.

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