Job description
Job Title: Secondary SEMH Teacher
Location: High Peak
Salary: £150 – £230 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Are you a versatile Secondary Teacher passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are currently seeking a committed and resilient Secondary SEMH Teacher to join a vibrant school in High Peak from September. This flexible role can be offered full-time or part-time and is suited to educators with a strong ability to adapt across a range of subjects and meet the complex needs of learners.
Your Responsibilities as a Secondary SEMH Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons across various subjects tailored to students’ individual EHCPs and emotional needs.
- Foster positive relationships with pupils to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and academic engagement.
- Support the development of key life skills through enrichment activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- Liaise with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to create a consistent support network.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reviews and behaviour plans.
Requirements for a Secondary SEMH Teacher:
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
- Must be confident across subjects such as Maths, Food Technology, Science, PSHE, and Duke of Edinburgh sessions.
- Strong behaviour management skills and a trauma-informed, restorative approach.
- Full UK driving licence with business insurance is essential.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A full CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained.
Why choose GSL Education?
- Competitive rates reflective of your skills and flexibility.
- Ongoing support and career guidance from dedicated consultants.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development.
- An ethical and inclusive approach to education recruitment.
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.
To apply for this Secondary SEMH Teacher role, please click "apply now" and send in your CV. One of our consultants will contact you shortly.