SEMH Specialist Teacher for KS3-4 — Southampton

Supply Desk Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is assisting a specialist school in Southampton to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teacher from October 2026. This full-time role covers Key Stages 3 and 4, focusing on students with SEMH needs, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons while supporting academic and emotional wellbeing.

The position runs initially until Christmas 2026 with a strong possibility of extension through July 2027 for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with SEMH or SEND is desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to students with SEMH needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Support students' academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with pastoral, SEND and behaviour support teams.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Supply Desk is assisting a specialist school in Southampton to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teacher from October 2026. This full-time role covers Key Stages 3 and 4, focusing on students with SEMH needs, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons while supporting academic and emotional wellbeing.

The position runs initially until Christmas 2026 with a strong possibility of extension through July 2027 for the right candidate.