Job description
Make a Difference as an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield (S5)!
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield (S5)
Salary: Up to £220 per day
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher looking to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives? An inclusive school in Sheffield (S5) is seeking a dedicated professional to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.
About the School:
The school offers a structured and supportive learning environment tailored to meet the needs of students with SEMH. It welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds and places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour strategies. The school promotes a calm, consistent approach, enabling students to build confidence, develop resilience, and make academic and personal progress. Staff work collaboratively to provide stability, encouragement, and clear expectations for all learners.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and adapted lessons while supporting students’ emotional and behavioural development. You will play a key role in creating a safe, predictable classroom environment that encourages participation, progress, and positive relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet the individual needs of students with SEMH.
- Create a structured and supportive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour.
- Support students with emotional regulation and social development.
- Work closely with support staff, SEN teams, and external professionals.
- Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and engagement.
- Build strong, consistent relationships to encourage trust and motivation.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.
- Experience working with students with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable.
- Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to teaching.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist educational setting. To apply for the position of an SEMH Teacher, please submit your CV today.
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 willing to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at GSL Education (sam.scott@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, please apply via the application link.