SEMH Teacher – Independent Specialist School (Stoke) Role: SEMH Teacher (QTS Essential) Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Independent SEMH School – Multi-Site) Pay: £30,000 - £50,000 per year - Permanent salary dependent on experience Contract: Temporary to Permanent / Permanent Opportunities Available Start Date: ASAP Make a Real Difference in a Specialist SEMH Setting Teaching Personnel are working alongside an independent SEMH specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking to appoint a resilient and adaptable Qualified Teacher to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school are ideally looking to recruit permanently for the right person, however they are also open to experienced teachers initially working on a temporary basis before transitioning into a permanent role. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment with smaller class sizes, strong staffing ratios, and a real focus on relationship building, emotional regulation and personalised learning. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across KS2–KS4 Create a structured and supportive classroom environment Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour Build positive and consistent relationships with learners Monitor both academic and pastoral progress Work collaboratively with support staff and wider school teams Contribute positively to behaviour routines and school culture What We’re Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour desirable Strong behaviour management and resilience Calm, flexible and adaptable approach Passion for supporting vulnerable young people Ability to build trust, consistency and positive routines Why Apply? Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a specialist setting Smaller class sizes and higher staffing support Meaningful and rewarding work with vulnerable learners Supportive leadership and team environment Immediate start available Apply today or contact Jordan at Teaching Personnel for a confidential discussion: All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.