SEMH Hub Lead

St Charles Sixth Form College is seeking an exceptional and committed professional to establish and lead a brand-new SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Hub, supporting students with significant mental health needs to re-engage with education and thrive.

This is a rare opportunity to design, shape and lead a specialist provision from the outset within an inclusive, values-led sixth form college. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting students with complex needs, working closely with families and professionals, and delivering bespoke programmes that enable positive outcomes and successful reintegration into full-time study.

The Role

As SEMH Hub Lead, you will take full responsibility for the implementation and leadership of the SEMH Hub, a dedicated provision supporting a small cohort (maximum of 10) of students with complex SEMH profiles.

You will:

• Lead the establishment and ongoing development of the SEMH Hub
• Act as the lead professional for SEMH referrals and student consultations
• Work closely with families, external agencies and College teams
• Design and oversee bespoke programmes of study aligned to curriculum pathways and specialist support
• Deliver high-quality teaching and targeted interventions
• Line manage and develop two SEMH HLTAs
• Champion effective mental health practice across the College

This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on practice and advocacy, and will suit an experienced teacher who is confident working with complexity, autonomy and responsibility.

For further details about the role, please download the Job Description.

You are welcome to contact the Principal informally to discuss this or any other aspect of college life by emailing Mrs Briggs: kwh@stcharles.ac.uk

Please return application forms and a letter of application via the apply button.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday 23rd February 2026.

Shortlisting: To be confirmed.

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive applications from suitable candidates before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates for vacant posts are expected to share this commitment, and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. We are an equal opportunities employer. The College has a strong commitment to equal opportunities and respect for all members of our community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. If you have not had a response from the college within 2 weeks after shortlisting/prior to the interview date, your application has been unsuccessful.