SEMH Teacher – South West London – Immediate Start
This specialist SEMH school in South West London is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher to join their team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. The school supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced significant barriers to learning. Through a therapeutic and relationship-focused approach, the school is committed to helping young people re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.
SEMH Teacher – What the School Offers
• Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity
• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
• Strong pastoral support and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing CPD in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support
SEMH Teacher – The Role
• Deliver engaging lessons across your subject specialism and wider curriculum where required
• Adapt learning to meet students' academic, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement, attendance, and achievement
• Support students with emotional regulation and personal development
• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, mentors, and external professionals
SEMH Teacher – What the School is Looking For
The ideal SEMH Teacher will hold QTS, although applications are welcomed from experienced unqualified teachers and alternative provision practitioners. Previous experience within an SEMH school, PRU, Alternative Provision, or working with students displaying challenging behaviour would be highly advantageous.
The school is seeking a calm, consistent, and resilient practitioner who understands the importance of relationship-building and can inspire students who may have become disengaged from education.
SEMH Teacher – Salary and Contract
• Full-time position
• Immediate start available
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed regardless of their past experiences, this SEMH Teacher opportunity in South West London offers the chance to make a genuine and lasting impact.
SEMH Teacher | South West London | Immediate Start | INDTEA
