Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield – S5
Pay: Up to £220 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: January 2026
Are you an experienced SEMH Teacher looking for a full-time role in Sheffield? A specialist school in the S5 area is seeking a confident and resilient SEMH Teacher to join their team from January 2026.
About the School:
The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing a structured and supportive environment where behaviour, relationships, and learning go hand in hand. Staff work closely together to ensure consistency, clear boundaries, and positive outcomes for students who require a more tailored approach to education.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons while supporting pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You will play a key role in helping students re-engage with education and develop both academically and socially.
Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver lessons suited to pupils with SEMH needs
Create a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment
Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
Support pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development
Work closely with support staff, SEN teams, and leadership
Qualifications:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils
A calm, consistent, and resilient approach
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist SEMH setting in Sheffield. To apply for the position of SEMH Teacher, please submit your CV now.
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at at GSL Education.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the application link