SEMH Teacher

Make a meaningful difference to vulnerable young learners while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a welcoming, supportive school environment.

Location: Birkenhead Start Date: ASAP Interviews: To be held before the end of the academic year Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £150 - £250 per day (dependent on experience and M-Scale)

Are you a passionate and resilient qualified teacher with a drive to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

A specialist provision in the Birkenhead area is seeking an experienced and committed SEMH Teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting students with a range of complex needs, both in group and individual settings.

Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs - Manage and support students displaying challenging behaviours - Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment - Work collaboratively with support staff, external agencies, and parents/carers - Track and monitor pupil progress in line with EHCPs and individual targets

Candidate Requirements: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential - Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply and pay for one) - At least 24 months of verifiable employment history with no significant gaps - Experience teaching within an SEMH or SEN setting is highly desirable - Excellent behaviour management and a calm, consistent approach - Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits and What We Offer: - Competitive daily rate: £150 - £250, based on experience and MPS - A welcoming and supportive school environment - Ongoing professional development and career progression - The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable young learners

If you're a skilled educator with the resilience and passion to support pupils facing some of the toughest challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered and secure your interview before the academic year ends.

Application Requirements:

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Liam on remembering to include your details as well.