Job description
Looking for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield!
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £200 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a compassionate and resilient teacher who is passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? A welcoming specialist setting in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join their team from September 2026.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and well-planned lessons tailored to the individual learning, emotional and behavioural needs of your pupils. You will build positive relationships, adapt your teaching to encourage progress and confidence, and create a structured classroom where students feel safe, respected and motivated to succeed. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.
About the School:
This inclusive specialist school is committed to providing a nurturing learning environment for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff work collaboratively to deliver personalised support, maintain high expectations and help every learner achieve meaningful academic and personal progress.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH.
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Assess, monitor and record student progress.
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Adapt teaching strategies to support a range of learning and behavioural needs.
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Create a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
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Manage behaviour consistently using the school's policies and strategies.
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Work closely with colleagues, parents, carers and external professionals where appropriate.
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Contribute to pupils' personal development and overall wellbeing.
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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Experience teaching children or young people with SEMH, SEND or additional needs.
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.
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An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.