SEMH IT & Creative Media Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational recruitment agency is seeking an SEMH Teacher to join a school in Stockport. This full-time position focuses on supporting students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in IT/Creative Media and a proactive attitude towards education and care. The role starts in January 2026 and is subject to standard vetting checks. Apply with your CV to learn more about this unique opportunity.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experienced in an IT/Creative Media educational environment.
• Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Willingness to work full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-18 with SEMH needs.
• Maintain quality of care within the classroom.
• Engage with students in a positive and proactive manner.

Skills

Experience teaching IT/Creative Media

Working with SEMH

Supporting challenging behaviour

Positive attitude

Nurturing approach

Job description

We are working with a specialist school in the Stockport area to recruit an SEMH Teacher, specialising in IT & Creative Media. This is a full-time role with a January 2026 start date.

The role would be focused on supporting students aged 11-18 years, with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and mild learning difficulties.

The school is pro-active in ensuring maximum quality of care to its students. Maintaining an innovative and reflective approach, they aim to do the best for every young person that joins the school; with the belief that everyone deserves recognition, respect and is unique.

The ideal SEMH Teacher MUST have:

• Previous experience teaching within an IT/Creative Media setting
• Experience of working with SEMH, including supporting students with emotional and behavioural challenges
• Availability to work 08:30-16:00

It would also be beneficial for applicants to have:

• Confidence in supporting instances of challenging behaviour
• Experience in supporting young people in a school or care environment within the UK
• A positive, nurturing and proactive attitude

If you have any of the above experience and are looking for the opportunity to develop within an SEMH focused environment, please apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch.

The role is subject to standard vetting checks including:

• References for employment within the last two years
• Safeguarding training
• DBS on the Update Service

There is no option for part time roles. Due to the nature of placements, those not currently residing in the UK are unable to be put forward for this role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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