Job description

Looking for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield!

Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £200 per day
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term
Start Date: Immediately

A specialist provision in Sheffield is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teacher to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

About the School:
This Sheffield-based setting is dedicated to helping students overcome barriers to learning through personalised support, strong relationships and a trauma-informed approach. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop positive behaviours and achieve meaningful outcomes.

About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of students, supporting both academic progress and personal development. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and student wellbeing while maintaining high expectations for learning.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to individual learning needs

  • Build positive and consistent relationships with students

  • Support the development of social, emotional and behavioural skills

  • Create a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment

  • Monitor progress and implement appropriate intervention strategies

  • Work closely with support staff, families and external professionals

  • Promote student wellbeing, engagement and achievement

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience working with students with SEMH needs or additional learning needs

  • Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills

  • Understanding of trauma-informed practice and inclusive education

  • Patient, resilient and adaptable approach

  • Commitment to safeguarding and supporting student wellbeing

This is an excellent opportunity for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while working within a supportive and rewarding educational setting.

To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK

  • Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from 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 Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teacher, please apply via the application link.