Secondary SEMH Teaching Opportunity – September 2026
Cover People are seeking a Secondary Teacher with SEMH experience to join a specialist school in Rochdale. The school is looking for a patient, confident and adaptable teacher who can engage pupils who may have faced barriers to learning and help them make meaningful progress.
This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2026, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position.
Role Details
Position: Secondary SEMH Teacher
Location: Rochdale
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term, with potential for a permanent role
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Daily Rate: £160–£230 DOE
Teachers from mainstream settings are encouraged to apply where they have experience working with pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs, additional needs or challenging circumstances.
Your Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging and accessible secondary lessons, adapting your approach to suit individual pupils and their learning needs.
• Establish clear routines and a positive classroom culture where pupils feel safe, respected and able to participate.
• Track pupil progress and contribute to individual targets, EHCP outcomes and wider support plans.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and help them build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work alongside Teaching Assistants, pastoral colleagues, senior leaders and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies, responding calmly and consistently to challenging situations.
• Encourage pupils to re-engage with education and develop the skills they need for their future.
• Contribute to staff meetings, training sessions and other activities across the school.
Why Work with Cover People?
• Competitive daily rates with no umbrella company.
• Full-time, long-term employment opportunity.
• The chance to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
• Access to relevant SEND and SEMH training and development.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Cover People consultant.
• Potential pathway into a permanent position.
We’re Looking For
• QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent.
• A flexible teaching style and the ability to differentiate learning effectively.
• Someone who can build genuine, positive relationships with young people.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with a wider support team.
• A resilient, enthusiastic and nurturing attitude towards teaching.
What You’ll Need
• An up-to-date CV covering your complete education and employment history.
• Proof of Right to Work and UK address.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A minimum of 2 professional references.
• A professional and reliable approach to your work.
Apply Today!
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To be considered for this position, you will need to register with Cover People and successfully complete our compliance process. All applicants must provide the required documentation and references before work can be offered.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
Salary description
£160.00 - £230.00 per day