Job description
Inspire, Empower, Transform — Become an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield Today!
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary Range: £160 to £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day or long-term, Part-time or full-time
Are you ready to be the catalyst for positive change in young people’s lives? Do you believe every student deserves a chance to flourish, regardless of their challenges?
GSL Education are thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a forward-thinking school community in Sheffield. This is your chance to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them build confidence and achieve meaningful success both in and beyond the classroom.
Role Overview:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a highly personalised and inclusive curriculum designed to meet the needs of students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will inspire and motivate pupils to re-engage with learning, develop essential life skills, and foster a strong sense of self-worth and independence.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver structured programmes for pupils with special educational needs
- Use a variety of teaching techniques to engage learners of all abilities
- Promote social skills, resilience, and positive behaviour management
- Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to optimise support
- Monitor progress and adapt strategies to ensure success
- Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Proven experience teaching or supporting students with SEMH needs within a specialist or mainstream setting.
- Strong knowledge of strategies to support social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Ability to create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment that meets diverse learning needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and empathetic approach.
- Resilience, flexibility, and an unwavering commitment to student welfare.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Daily pay from £160 to £250, based on experience
- Supportive school environment in Sheffield
- Professional guidance and ongoing support from our dedicated consultants
- A transparent and fair recruitment process
If you're eager to make a difference in Sheffield, apply now! GSL Education is here to support your journey in special 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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
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.