SEN Teacher - Humanities

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Humanities Teacher (Maternity Cover) – High Wycombe Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Salary: £27,456 – £43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications) Start Date: November 2025 Position Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education Leader Group is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an exceptional SEN Humanities Teacher to join their dedicated team in High Wycombe. About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Humanities Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised lessons to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) — including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related barriers to learning. In this rewarding role, you will: * Teach Humanities subjects (History, Geography, RS, and related areas) across Key Stages, adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs. * Support pupils in building curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills. * Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment. * Work closely with a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary team to promote holistic development and wellbeing. * Track and assess progress, ensuring every learner achieves personal growth and success. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is: * Qualified – QTS/QTLS is essential. * Experienced in SEN or therapeutic education (experience with SEMH or trauma-informed practice highly valued). * Passionate about making learning accessible, engaging and meaningful for every student. * Collaborative – thrives within a supportive, team-focused environment. * Resilient and reflective, with a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential. Why Join Us? When you join this outstanding therapeutic provision, you’ll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking community dedicated to transforming lives. You’ll benefit from: * Enhanced NEST pension scheme * Fully funded CPD, training, and professional qualifications * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay * Blue Light discount card * Wellbeing and employee assistance programme * Staff referral bonus scheme * Life assurance for peace of mind * A culture of collaboration, innovation and support About the School: This co-educational therapeutic provision supports children and young people aged 11–17 who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. Every learner receives a highly individualised education plan, delivered within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. The school’s holistic approach focuses on both academic progress and emotional wellbeing, empowering students to rebuild confidence, develop life skills and re-engage with learning. If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching journey with a team that believes in care, creativity and connection