SEMH Teacher

Job Title: SEMH Teacher

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Monday 12th October 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £800 - £1,450 per week (depending on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking a SEMH Teacher for a specialist setting in Rochdale supporting learners aged 11-16 who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and structured environment where every student can build confidence, resilience, and re-engage with learning.

As part of the team, you'll work with enthusiastic learners who benefit from creative, flexible and relationship-focused teaching. Your role will be to help them access the curriculum, develop key skills, and celebrate progress at every step of their learning journey.

We are looking for a SEMH teacher who:

Deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet individual learning needs and SEMH priorities

Teach across a range of subjects - particularly maths, English, science and life-skills, whilst adapting delivery to suit learners' needs and abilities

Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet SEMH needs

Work effectively without constant direction and use initiative

Build strong, trusting relationships with students

Understand behaviour as communication and respond with consistency and empathy

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching SEMH or in specialist settings

Strong understanding of SEMH, SEND, and positive behaviour strategies

Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Highly organised, adaptable, and proactive approach to teaching and pastoral care

Passion for helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their full potential

To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK

Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)

Be able to provide two professional child-related references

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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