SEMH Teacher - Maternity Cover (12 Months) Easter 2026 Start Leeds

Veritas Education is excited to be partnering with a highly respected SEN school in the Leeds area that is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to cover a maternity leave for 12 months, starting in Easter 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work with students who require additional support, and to make a lasting impact in a nurturing and dynamic environment.

The Role & Key Requirements:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will be working closely with students who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will be crucial in creating a positive and engaging learning experience tailored to each child's individual needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strong behaviour management skills - effectively managing and redirecting challenging behaviour, creating a calm and productive classroom environment.
• Adaptation of teaching techniques - using a variety of methods to engage and motivate students with SEMH needs, ensuring they remain focused and supported throughout their lessons.
• Passion for SEMH education - a deep commitment to supporting students with SEMH, fostering their emotional well-being, and helping them achieve their full potential.
• Curriculum delivery - teaching across a range of core subjects while demonstrating strong subject knowledge, ensuring lessons are accessible and engaging for all students.
• Fostering development - creating a nurturing environment that promotes students' emotional and social development, helping them build independence, re-integrate into consistent learning, and develop key life skills.
• Promotion of school ethos - upholding the school's values, ensuring that students feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to progress and re-integrate into consistent learning.
• Comfortable with managing complex behaviour and creating a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.

If you are a compassionate, resilient teacher with experience in SEMH/SEN settings, and are ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply to the role direct, or email a copy of your CV to George Walton - (url removed)

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.'