SEMH Teacher

Position: SEMH Teacher Location: Manchester Pay: £900-£1250 per week, depending on experience Start date: 07/09/2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-3:45pm Are you an inspiring and dedicated educator looking to make a lasting difference? A specialist SEMH provision in Manchester supporting learners of all ages who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges are looking to recruit an experienced SEMH teacher from September. As part of their 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. Delivers engaging, well-structured lessons that meet SEMH needs Works effectively without constant direction and uses initiative Builds strong, trusting relationships with students Understands behaviour as communication and responds with consistency and empathyWhat 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 potentialTo 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 referencesPlease 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. IND-TEA