Job Description

Job Vacancy: SEMH Teacher

Location: Greater Manchester

Contract: Full-Time

Description of the Role:

Simply Education are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate SEMH Teacher to join our team and work in an inclusive, nurturing school setting within Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting and teaching students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, creating a safe and engaging learning environment to help students overcome their barriers to learning and thrive academically and socially.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive school environment, where you will be part of a dedicated team, helping students achieve their full potential and preparing them for future success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement differentiated teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with SEMH, ensuring each child receives the individual support they need.

• Create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to engage in learning.

• Build strong relationships with students, providing emotional support and helping them develop social and coping skills.

• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to create and implement effective support plans for students with SEMH.

• Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining detailed records and providing regular reports to parents and school leadership.

• Promote a positive school culture, encouraging positive behavior and supporting students in managing their emotions.

• Contribute to the development of the school’s SEMH curriculum and interventions.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience working with students with SEMH, SEN, or additional learning needs is essential.

• Strong knowledge of SEMH strategies, interventions, and safeguarding procedures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to teaching.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

• Enhanced DBS check (we can assist with this if necessary).

Simply Education’s specialist consultants will be on hand throughout the recruitment process to provide guidance and information about any roles we have available. We started our journey in January 2006 with the aim to provide teaching staff with local supply work and permanent roles. Over the years we have built strong working relationships with our schools and we pride ourselves on placing enthusiastic candidates in their ideal teaching roles.

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

• Your own dedicated Secondary school consultant.

• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide CPD training.

• A variety of daily and long-term positions to suit your needs.

• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone.

• Minimal administration (no timesheets).

• Email and SMS verification of bookings.

• Online diary of bookings.

• School directions.

• £175 refer-a-friend scheme.

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. We offer flexibility with our interview process, whether its online or in-person, we accommodate your schedule!

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or please contact Adam Fish on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local Manchester office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available