Creative / Digital Media Teacher

Creative / Digital Media Teacher - SEMH Setting - Ipswich Start: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate) A well-established specialist SEMH school in Ipswich is looking to appoint a Creative Media / Digital Media Teacher or Lecturer. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver a practical, engaging curriculum that supports students who thrive through creativity rather than traditional academic routes. The school has a strong reputation locally for its structured approach to behaviour, therapeutic support, and focus on re-engagement, with a clear emphasis on preparing students for post-16 pathways and employment. The Role: Deliver Creative / Digital Media lessons (video production, editing, photography, digital content) Engage students with SEMH needs through practical, project-based learning Support students' confidence, routine, and social development Contribute to a vocational-style curriculum with real-world application Work closely with pastoral and therapeutic teamsYou: Background in Creative Media, Digital Media, or a related subject Experience teaching or lecturing (schools, PRUs, or FE settings) Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills Patient, resilient, and able to adapt teaching for SEMH learners Passionate about using creativity as a tool for engagementWhy This Role Stands Out: Purpose-built environment designed to support SEMH students Smaller class sizes with high levels of support Strong leadership team with a clear behaviour framework Opportunity to shape a growing vocational media provision Genuine impact on students who need alternative pathways to succeedLocation: Ipswich - easily accessible across Suffolk and surrounding areas For immediate consideration, contact Brad Champion - Empowering Learning