Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum*
Are you a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people?
GSL Education are currently looking for a committed SEMH Teacher to work within a specialist secondary school setting in York. This is a long-term opportunity to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.
As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where pupils feel supported, valued, and encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.
About the Setting:
The school offers a highly supportive and structured environment where staff work collaboratively to provide consistent, tailored academic and pastoral support, ensuring all pupils are encouraged to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.
Core Responsibilities of SEMH Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Support students with SEMH needs in managing behaviour and emotions positively.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage progress and confidence.
- Work collaboratively with support staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
- Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies where required.
- Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and emotional wellbeing across the classroom.
Essential Requirements as an SEMH Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs in a school setting.
- Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills.
- Patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach to teaching.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Commitment to supporting students with diverse educational and emotional needs.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS pay scales
- A rewarding opportunity to positively impact young people’s lives.
- Supportive and welcoming school environments.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Dedicated consultants available to support you throughout your placement.
- Access to a range of CPD opportunities, including SEN and behaviour management training.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate SEMH Teacher to support secondary-aged students within a specialist setting in York and help them build confidence, resilience, and success in education.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one), satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teacher in York, or to find out more, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.