SEMH Teacher

GSL Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a supportive Special School on a full-time basis from September 2026. We are looking for teachers from any subject specialism who are passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

The role emphasizes delivering engaging lessons while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will have QTS, the legal right to work in the UK, and experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential to teach in the UK.
• Legal right to work in the UK is required.
• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour in specialist provision is preferred.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and adaptable lessons for SEMH learners.
• Create a safe, structured, nurturing classroom environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships to foster confidence and resilience.

Skills

QTS

Right to work (UK)

Behaviour management

Patient & flexible

Job description

SEMH Teacher

Full-Time | Special School | September 2026 Start

GSL Education is seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a supportive Special School on a full-time basis from September 2026. We are looking for teachers from any subject specialism who are passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In addition to this vacancy, we also have a variety of SEMH Teacher opportunities available across the surrounding boroughs.

As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and adaptable lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. You will foster a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment while building strong, positive relationships that encourage confidence, resilience, and personal growth.

The successful SEMH Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential


• The legal right to work in the UK - essential


• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour, ideally within a specialist or alternative provision setting


• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships


• A patient, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching

In return, GSL Education offers competitive rates of pay, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, and access to excellent professional development opportunities.