SEMH Teacher in Sheffield

Looking for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield!

Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £200 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a dedicated teacher with a passion for supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? A welcoming specialist school in Sheffield is looking for a committed SEMH Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and well-planned lessons that meet the individual needs of students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will create a structured and supportive classroom environment, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally while building their confidence and resilience. Working closely with support staff and other professionals, you will play an important role in helping every student achieve their potential.

About the School:

This specialist setting provides a caring and inclusive learning environment for students with additional needs. The school is committed to high-quality teaching, strong pastoral support and positive relationships, giving staff the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's education and wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

* Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the needs of students with SEMH needs.

* Assess, monitor and record student progress.

* Adapt teaching strategies to support individual learning and behaviour needs.

* Create a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

* Manage behaviour consistently in line with the school's policies.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and external professionals.

* Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate.

Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

* Experience teaching children or young people with SEMH or additional needs is desirable.

* Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.

* An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

If you're ready to inspire young people and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.

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 two years.

* Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL 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.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.