SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher –

Rugeley | Full-Time | September 2026

Are you a passionate, resilient, and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference?
We are seeking a SEMH Teacher to join a supportive specialist school in Rugeley. This is a full-time role, starting June with the option to begin as soon as possible.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Your work will help students build confidence, regulate emotions, and access learning in a safe, structured environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Teaching small groups of pupils with SEMH needs
• Creating personalised learning plans and adapting lessons
• Delivering a supportive and therapeutic classroom approach
• Managing challenging behaviour with patience and consistency
• Working closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external specialists
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

This role is ideal for teachers who are calm, innovative, and committed to supporting vulnerable learners.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or SEND
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A nurturing, resilient, and trauma-informed approach
• Ability to create engaging, differentiated learning
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Full-time position starting March (or ASAP)
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
• A rewarding role where you can truly change lives

Location

Rugeley, Staffordshire
Easily accessible from Cannock, Lichfield, Stafford and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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