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SEMH Teacher - Portsmouth - September 2026
Are you an experienced SEMH Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Portsmouth?
Academics are recruiting on behalf of a specialist setting in Portsmouth for an outstanding SEMH Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on an ongoing, possible temp to perm basis.
This is an opportunity for an inspirational SEMH Teacher to work with young people who require specialist support due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students rebuild confidence, engage with learning and achieve outcomes they never believed possible.
As an SEMH Teacher in Portsmouth, you will teach small classes of pupils within a highly supportive specialist environment. Your focus will be on creating a calm, structured classroom where students feel safe, valued and able to succeed.
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- You will plan engaging lessons that meet individual learning needs while supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.
- Working alongside experienced support staff, therapists, families and external professionals, you will help remove barriers to learning and celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.
This role would suit a Teacher with specialist experience in SEMH/SEN environments or, the school will consider mainstream teachers looking to move into specialist education in Portsmouth.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A passion for supporting students with SEMH and additional needs
- Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies
- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Patience, resilience and a calm approach
- High expectations alongside a nurturing teaching style
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Previous experience working within specialist education, alternative provision, SEND or SEMH settings would be highly advantageous.
This school offers an incredibly supportive environment where staff wellbeing and professional development are genuinely valued. You can benefit from ongoing CPD, career progression opportunities and the chance to become part of a team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people across Portsmouth.
If you are an ambitious SEMH Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today to find out more about this exciting SEMH Teacher opportunity in Portsmouth.
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