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Specialist Teacher

NextGen Leeds
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • NextGen Teachers is recruiting for a Specialist Teacher role in Leeds, starting in September 2025.
  • The position is a full-time, permanent contract focused on supporting pupils with Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism and ADHD.
  • Candidates must be fully qualified teachers with a passion for working with students with additional needs and should have strong behavior management skills.
  • The role involves teaching various core subjects and supporting pupils at risk of permanent exclusion, with the goal of reintegrating them into mainstream education.
  • Applicants must have at least two professional references and an Enhanced DBS, with a competitive salary offered based on experience.

Specialist Teacher - Leeds

  • September 2025 start date
  • Specialist Provision Centre
  • Full-time / permanent contract

NextGen Teachers are currently recruiting for an experienced SEMH Teacher who has a passion for working with pupils with additional needs. This provision caters for pupils with Social and Emotional Mental health needs who may also have additional needs including: Autism, ADHD and Learning difficulties. The school is based in Leeds LS6 and is easily accessible by car and public transport.

The school caters for pupils from 11-16 years and they're seeking for a nurturing and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher with a background or passion in working with students with Special Needs or Mental Health needs who is seeking a new full-time position. This is a varied role so you will cover different core subjects with the pupils.

The school caters for pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion across schools in the North West area. You will support pupils with the aim for pupils to return to mainstream education. The role can also include assessments and applications for EHCP or working with external parties including Social Workers and Charities.

We are seeking a candidate who has a real passion and drive to support students with additional needs and who is motivated to make a difference.

Successful applications will have:

  • Fully Qualified Teacher
  • A passion and interest in teaching pupils with SEMH
  • Strong Behaviour management
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
  • Full-time availability
  • 2x professional references
  • Right to work in the UK

If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss please contact Caitlyn Johnson on or call the office on

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.