Job description
Job title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a supportive teacher who can create a structured classroom where pupils feel understood and able to succeed?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a committed Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teacher to work with a school in Sheffield. This opportunity would suit a teacher who can deliver accessible lessons while responding to pupils' social, emotional and behavioural needs with patience, clear expectations and consistency.
As an SEMH Teacher, you can help students build positive routines, rediscover their strengths and make progress both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver lessons that reflect pupils' learning needs and abilities.
- Establish clear routines and consistent classroom expectations.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
- Promote emotional regulation, confidence and positive relationships.
- Monitor academic progress and pupils' wider development.
- Work with teaching assistants, families and other professionals where appropriate.
- Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
Requirements for the SEMH Teacher role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Previous teaching experience is desirable, particularly with pupils who have SEMH or additional needs.
- Understanding of behaviour-management strategies and inclusive teaching.
- Ability to plan engaging lessons and adapt learning to individual needs.
- Confident classroom leadership and communication skills.
- Patient, resilient and consistent approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Why choose GSL Education?
- Opportunities to use your teaching skills in a supportive school setting.
- A dedicated consultant to assist you throughout the placement process.
- Competitive daily rates and continued professional guidance.
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 South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teacher’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will then be in touch.