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 can help young people overcome barriers to learning? A supportive specialist setting in Sheffield is looking for a committed SEMH Teacher to join their team from September.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons tailored to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will build positive relationships with students, adapt your teaching to individual needs and provide consistent routines that help pupils engage with learning and make progress.
About the School:
This specialist school is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for pupils who may require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff work closely together to maintain clear expectations, positive behaviour and strong relationships, creating a consistent setting where pupils can develop both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to individual SEMH needs.
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Assess, monitor and record pupil progress.
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Differentiate learning to ensure pupils can access the curriculum.
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Establish clear routines and consistent classroom expectations.
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Manage behaviour using appropriate strategies and school policies.
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Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
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Work closely with colleagues and support staff to provide consistent support.
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Contribute to individual learning plans and wider pupil development where appropriate.
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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Experience teaching children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach.
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Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.
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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 to young people's education 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.