Teacher

Job Summary

Part-Time Teacher – Medical Needs and Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Location: 185 Highfield Jouse, Chorley New Road, Bolton

Salary: £25-£30 per hour

Hours: Part-time- 15 hours per week

Start date: 1st October 2026

Closing date: 16th September 2026

Make a real difference to a child’s education

Are you a passionate, nurturing and inspirational teacher who believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, succeed and feel valued?

We are looking for an exceptional Part-Time Teacher to join our dedicated team, supporting pupils with medical needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to make a genuine difference to children and young people whose education may have been disrupted by illness, medical treatment, anxiety, emotional difficulties or other barriers to learning.

You will be joining a supportive and caring environment where relationships, wellbeing and individual progress are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

As a specialist teacher, you will provide high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils with a range of medical and SEMH needs.

You will:

● Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupils’ needs, interests and abilities.

● Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience, independence and a love of learning.

● Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.

● Adapt teaching to accommodate medical conditions, fatigue, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and individual learning needs.

● Monitor progress, assess learning and contribute to personalised education plans.

● Work closely with parents, carers, colleagues and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to education.

● Support pupils to re-engage with learning and, where appropriate, prepare for reintegration into school or their next educational pathway.

● Promote a calm, safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

● Follow safeguarding, medical needs, health and safety and behaviour support procedures.

The successful candidate will be someone who understands that progress is not always measured in grades. Sometimes it is a pupil entering the classroom, completing a task, building trust or believing in themselves again.

About you

We are looking for a teacher who is:

● Passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

● Patient, empathetic, resilient and emotionally intelligent.

● Skilled at adapting teaching to meet individual needs.

● Confident in building positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced disrupted education.

● Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

● Able to work collaboratively with families and professionals.

● Reflective, organised and committed to continuous professional development.

Essential

● Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification where applicable.

● Experience of teaching children or young people.

● Understanding of SEND and inclusive education.

● Understanding of, or experience supporting, pupils with medical needs and/or SEMH difficulties.

● Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

● Ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.

● Excellent communication and organisational skills.

● Commitment to the wellbeing, safety and progress of every pupil.

Desirable

● Experience in specialist education, alternative provision, hospital education or home tuition.

● Experience supporting children with chronic illness, anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance or mental health difficulties.

● Knowledge of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.

● Experience working with EHCPs, individual healthcare plans or multi-agency teams.

● Training in first aid, medical needs or positive behaviour support.

What we can offer

● A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.

● A supportive and caring team.

● A nurturing and inclusive working environment.

● Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.

● The opportunity to develop your experience in medical needs and SEMH education.

● A part-time working arrangement to support a positive work-life balance.

● The chance to contribute to a culture where every child is valued and supported.

Safeguarding and safer

Educ8academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We follow the principles and requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 and operate a robust safer recruitment process. KCSIE 2026 is the statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges in England and came into force on 1 September 2026.

Appointment to this role will be subject to:

● A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check where the role meets the legal criteria for regulated activity.

● Verification of identity and right to work in the UK.

● Verification of qualifications and teaching status, where applicable.

● Satisfactory references, including from the current or most recent employer.

● A complete CV including full employment history and explanations for any gaps in employment.

● Appropriate checks relating to overseas residence or employment, where required.

● Teacher prohibition checks and other statutory checks, where applicable.

● A satisfactory interview, including safeguarding questions.

● Completion of all required pre-employment checks in accordance with current statutory guidance and organisational policy.

Applicants should be aware that references may be requested before interview or appointment, in accordance with our recruitment policy. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant checks.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake safeguarding induction and relevant training, including medical needs and positive behaviour support training as appropriate.

How to apply

To apply, please send CV and submit your supporting statement explaining:

1. Why you are interested in this role.

2. Your experience of teaching or supporting pupils with medical needs and/or SEMH difficulties.

3. How you adapt teaching to meet individual needs.

4. How you contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Application deadline: 16th September 2026

Interview date: 21st September 2026

We look forward to hearing from you

Pay: £25.00-£30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person