Job description
Looking for SEMH Teacher in Poole!
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Poole
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 Annually (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Start Date: January 2026 / Immediate
Are you a passionate and resilient educator with a commitment to supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a specialist school in Poole, starting January 2026 or sooner.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored education to students who require additional emotional and behavioural support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners by helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of SEMH students.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families to ensure holistic development.
- Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive social interactions.
- Monitor and report on student progress, adapting teaching approaches as needed.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and adaptable teaching style.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "SEMH Teacher" role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.