Secondary SEMH Teacher - Rochdale

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a Secondary SEMH Teacher for a specialist school in Rochdale, starting September 2026. The role is full-time, long-term with the potential to become permanent, and requires a patient, adaptable educator experienced with SEMH or challenging circumstances.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, establish routines, track progress, and work with a supportive team to help pupils access education and achieve EHCP goals.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to stay calm and consistent.
• Flexible teaching style and ability to differentiate learning.
• Ability to build genuine, positive relationships with young people.
• Collaborative approach and work with wider support team.
• Resilient, enthusiastic and nurturing attitude toward teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging secondary lessons, adapting to pupils’ learning needs.
• Establish routines and a positive classroom culture.
• Track pupil progress and contribute to targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Build relationships to boost confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and leaders for consistent support.
• Apply effective behaviour management, responding calmly to challenges.
• Encourage re-engagement with education and future skills.
• Contribute to staff training and school activities.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Differentiation

Education

QTS or QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Secondary SEMH Teacher Rochdale

Secondary SEMH Teaching Opportunity September 2026

Cover People are seeking a Secondary Teacher with SEMH experience to join a specialist school in Rochdale. The school is looking for a patient, confident and adaptable teacher who can engage pupils who may have faced barriers to learning and help them make meaningful progress.

This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2026, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position.

Role Details

• Position: Secondary SEMH Teacher
• Location: Rochdale
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term, with potential for a permanent role
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Daily Rate: £160 £230 DOE

Teachers from mainstream settings are encouraged to apply where they have experience working with pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs, additional needs or challenging circumstances.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible secondary lessons, adapting your approach to suit individual pupils and their learning needs.
• Establish clear routines and a positive classroom culture where pupils feel safe, respected and able to participate.
• Track pupil progress and contribute to individual targets, EHCP outcomes and wider support plans.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and help them build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work alongside Teaching Assistants, pastoral colleagues, senior leaders and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies, responding calmly and consistently to challenging situations.
• Encourage pupils to re-engage with education and develop the skills they need for their future.
• Contribute to staff meetings, training sessions and other activities across the school.

Why Work with Cover People?

• Competitive daily rates with no umbrella company.
• Full-time, long-term employment opportunity.
• The chance to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
• Access to relevant SEND and SEMH training and development.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Cover People consultant.
• Potential pathway into a permanent position.

We re Looking For

• QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent.
• A flexible teaching style and the ability to differentiate learning effectively.
• Someone who can build genuine, positive relationships with young people.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with a wider support team.
• A resilient, enthusiastic and nurturing attitude towards teaching.

What You ll Need

• An up-to-date CV covering your complete education and employment history.
• Proof of Right to Work and UK address.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A minimum of 2 professional references.
• A professional and reliable approach to your work.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.