SEMH Teacher
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire |
| Area | Hertfordshire, UK |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Teacher |
| Salary | £35000 - £55000 per annum |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | PG/SEMHT/BS_1747217560 |
| Job Views | 8 |
- Description
SEMH Teacher - Bishop's Stortford - £35,000 to £55,000 - Permanent Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and resilient teacher to join a specialist independent school supporting pupils with SEMH needs and associated challenges.
This full-time, permanent teaching role is based in Bishop's Stortford and offers a unique environment where therapeutic support and personalised education go hand in hand. The school caters for a small number of pupils who require a high level of consistency, structure, and emotional understanding.
The Role:
Teaching a small class of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
Creating and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons across a broad curriculum
Supporting pupils in developing emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Working closely with therapists, mentors and support staff as part of a wider pastoral team
Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience through personalised learning plans
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
Experience teaching students with SEMH or complex behavioural needs
Calm, nurturing and consistent approach
Strong classroom management and behaviour de-escalation skills
Benefits:
Excellent training and ongoing CPD tailored to working with vulnerable learners
Low pupil-to-staff ratio
Supportive and trauma-informed leadership team
Creative curriculum approach within a therapeutic environment
Secure, permanent contract with opportunities for growth
Salary: £35,000 to £55,000 depending on experience and pay scale Location: Bishop's Stortford Contract: Full-time, permanent
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- 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
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
