Specialist Teacher for Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Bradford City Council
Job Introduction
Our SCIL Team vision is …to offer a flexible and responsive service, supporting schools, private, voluntary and independent (PVI) (birth-5 years) settings and parent/carers to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people across Bradford to improve outcomes and life chances.
Recognising i.e. supporting schools/settings/families to better identify and understand need | Responding i.e. the right support at the right time in the right place | Resourcing i.e. equipping schools/settings/families to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND |
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SCIL Team as a Specialist Teacher of Social, Emotional and mental Health Difficulties. We are looking to appoint an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled teacher who is passionate about making a difference to the learning opportunities and well-being of children and young people identified with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties across the Bradford District.
You will work alongside key staff in schools to support them to develop their inclusive mainstream provision including identifying need and effectively supporting children and young people identified with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties through high quality teaching, reasonable adjustments and additional provision.
Experience of meeting the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the ability to enhance teaching practice in mainstream settings is essential.
We can offer:
- An opportunity to work within a dedicated, skilled and supportive team.
- Planned continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to your role.
- Access to a health and wellbeing support offer and other employee benefits.
Contact:
If you would like an informal discussion about any of these posts then please contact Lucy Stead, Service Manager SCIL Team, Specialist Teaching & Support Services, email: lucy.stead@bradford.gov.uk
Recruitment Timeline:
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 10th May 2026,
Shortlisting: w/c 11th May 2026
Interviews w/c: 18th May 2026.
*The post includes engaging in regulated activity with children and young people and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Section 4(2) by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA 1974). Bradford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS and children’s barred list check will be undertaken for these posts and all mandatory pre employment checks will be carried out. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
