Social and Emotional Mental Health Teacher

SEMH Teacher
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time
Start: September
Salary: MPS-UPS (dependent on experience)

NextGen Teachers are working in partnership with a specialist setting in Leeds to recruit a passionate and experienced SEMH Teacher who can join their team in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment, supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The school provides a supportive and structured setting for learners who may have experienced barriers to education. Creativity plays a key role in engagement, supporting self-expression, emotional regulation, and re-engagement with learning-particularly through art and creative subjects at KS4.

This is a September start date and candidates applying must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a specialist setting with Qualified Teaching Status.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons across the curriculum, with a focus on KS4 learners
• Support pupils with SEMH needs through structured, consistent, and therapeutic approaches
• Use creative and artistic strategies to promote emotional expression and wellbeing
• Build strong, positive relationships to support behaviour and engagement
• Differentiate learning to meet a wide range of needs and abilities
• Monitor and track pupil progress, celebrating small steps and achievements
• Work collaboratively with support staff, senior leaders, and external professionals
• Contribute to a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching KS4 pupils
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or within alternative provisions
• A flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning
• Confidence in managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils to re-engage with education

This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed teacher who believes in the power of relationships and creative approaches to transform learning experiences.

To apply, please submit your application via this advert.

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