Job description
Inspire Change, Empower Young People – SEMH Teacher Needed in Sheffield (S25)!
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield (S25)
Salary: £200 - £230 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
GSL Education are delighted to be supporting a nurturing and forward-thinking school in the S25 area of Sheffield to recruit a committed and skilled SEMH Teacher. This position is perfect for educators with compassion, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs — including those displaying challenging behaviour.
Key Responsibilities of the SEMH Teacher:
- Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SEMH
- Create a safe, supportive and trauma-informed classroom environment
- Implement effective behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies
- Build positive, trusting relationships to promote confidence and self-esteem
- Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, therapists and external agencies
- Track and report on student progress, adapting teaching approaches as needed
Requirements for the SEMH Teacher Role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification
- Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or SEND
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to de-escalate situations
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and behaviour support strategies
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch shortly.