Job description
Job title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you a dedicated teacher who can create a supportive classroom where pupils with SEMH needs feel understood, motivated and ready to learn?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently recruiting a committed SEMH Teacher for a vibrant school in Sheffield. This role is ideal for an educator who can adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs, build positive relationships and support pupils with social, emotional and mental health challenges.
As an SEMH Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by combining effective teaching with an understanding of pupils' individual circumstances. The successful candidate will be able to create a structured learning environment that encourages academic progress, emotional development and positive behaviour.
Responsibilities of an SEMH Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons suited to pupils' individual needs.
- Adapt teaching methods to support different learning abilities and challenges.
- Establish clear classroom expectations and positive routines.
- Support pupils' emotional development and encourage positive behaviour.
- Monitor academic progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
Requirements for the SEMH Teacher role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH needs is desirable.
- Understanding of behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- A patient, flexible and resilient approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are a qualified teacher who can balance strong teaching practice with empathy and understanding, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can inspire pupils academically while helping them develop the confidence and skills to manage everyday challenges.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Access to teaching opportunities across Sheffield.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development.
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, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.