SEMH Teacher

Posting date:	03 February 2026
Salary:	£130 to £230 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 March 2026
Location:	M18
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	SEMHMS02-8985

Summary

SEMH Teacher – Alternative Provision (Stockport)
QTS/QTLS Essential | Behaviour Specialist | Immediate Start or Flexible for the Right Candidate

Are you a resilient and passionate educator with a strong background in managing challenging behaviour? Do you thrive in a setting where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference? We’re seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher for an Alternative Provision school in Stockport, supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

About the Role:

This is a full-time role suited to a teacher with proven experience supporting pupils who display complex behavioural needs, often resulting from trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or SEND. You'll work as part of a dynamic, therapeutic team who place pupil well-being and relationship-building at the heart of the school’s ethos.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS – essential.

  
  

• Strong confidence managing challenging behaviour in and out of the classroom.

  
  

• Skilled in using de-escalation strategies and promoting a restorative, nurturing classroom environment.

  
  

• Team Teach trained (highly desirable).

  
  

• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRUs or SEMH settings is a strong advantage.

  
  

• A trauma-informed, pupil-centred approach.

  
  What We’re Looking For:

  • Someone committed to creating a safe, supportive learning environment.

    
    

  • A reflective practitioner who adapts teaching to meet varied SEMH needs.

    
    

  • A collaborative team player who contributes to a whole-school safeguarding culture.

    
    

  • Confident planning and delivering lessons that engage pupils and re-build trust in education.

    
    The School Offers:

    • A small, close-knit team passionate about pupil outcomes.

      
      

    • Excellent pastoral support and ongoing professional development.

      
      

    • The chance to genuinely transform the lives of pupils who have faced significant barriers.

      
      

      If you’re an experienced teacher ready for a rewarding new challenge in Stockport, we’d love to hear from you.

      Contact Megan on 01618703623 or email megan.sinclair@teacheractive.com

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      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
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