Teacher

Reeson Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEMH Teacher for a role in Wakefield. The position involves leading structured lessons, applying effective behaviour management strategies, and supporting students' emotional and mental health needs. Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching experience and an ability to create a stable learning environment. Competitive daily rates range from £150 to £230 depending on experience, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles. This position offers professional development in SEMH and a focus on fostering improvement in pupil conduct.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive daily rate

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching, SEMH, SEN, or high-structure learning environments.
• A controlled, organised approach with strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.
• Confidence leading classes and implementing behaviour and learning plans with precision.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured teaching, adapted resources, and focused subject interventions.
• Maintain steady routines, enforce behaviour frameworks, and secure task completion.
• Apply consistent, firm strategies to build discipline, self-control, and focus.
• Track academic and behavioural progress and provide concise updates to senior staff.
• Work efficiently with support staff, leadership, and external agencies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom leadership

Behaviour management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Job description

Role: SEMH Teacher

Location: Wakefield, WF4

Salary Scale: £150 to £230 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full time/Part time

Are you a decisive and dependable (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) SEMH Teacher who brings structure, clarity, and firm leadership to challenging classroom environments?

Reeson Education are recruiting a disciplined SEMH Teacher for a school in Wakefield (WF4), ideal for someone who values strong routines, direct communication, and consistent expectations.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will lead structured lessons, deliver targeted interventions, and maintain firm boundaries to keep pupils focused, motivated, and progressing. You'll drive learning through direct instruction, clear systems, and practical strategies that strengthen behaviour, independence, resilience, and academic engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Instruction: Deliver structured teaching, adapted resources, and focused subject interventions.
• Classroom Leadership: Maintain steady routines, enforce behaviour frameworks, and secure task completion.
• Behaviour & Regulation: Apply consistent, firm strategies to build discipline, self-control, and focus.
• Performance Monitoring: Track academic and behavioural progress and provide concise updates to senior staff.
• Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with support staff, leadership, and external agencies to maintain aligned expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching, SEMH, SEN, or high-structure learning environments.
• A controlled, organised approach with strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.
• Confidence leading classes and implementing behaviour and learning plans with precision.
• A proactive, independent mindset with strong presence and authority.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £150-£230 depending on experience.
• Full-time and part-time roles available.
• Access to professional development and specialist SEMH training.
• A stable, well-organised working environment.
• A direct opportunity to drive measurable improvement in pupil conduct and progress.

Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, and applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS or being willing to obtain one.

For more information or to apply for the SEMH Teacher role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer at .

Equal Opportunities

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.