Are you an English Teacher who believes that strong relationships are the foundation of learning?
We are seeking a passionate, resilient and nurturing English Teacher to join our specialist school supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), trauma-related behaviours, attachment difficulties and other behavioural challenges.
This role is ideal for a teacher who understands that progress looks different for every child — and who is committed to helping pupils re-engage with education through creativity, consistency and care.
About the Role
You will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons across KS3/KS4 – all students learn at different levels with some aiming for GCSE
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse SEMH and SEND needs
- Foster a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment
- Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour
- Support pupils in developing literacy, communication and emotional expression
- Track progress and contribute to EHCP reviews where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, behaviour support staff and senior leaders
Class sizes are small, allowing you to focus on individual progress and relationship-building.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
- Experience teaching English up to GCSE level
- Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND, or in alternative provision (desirable but not essential)
- A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
- The ability to differentiate effectively and creatively
Early Career Teachers with the right mindset and resilience are welcome to apply.
Essential Personality Traits
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- Calm and emotionally intelligent – able to de-escalate and respond thoughtfully
- Resilient and consistent – able to maintain high expectations with compassion
- Patient and understanding – recognising behaviour as communication
- Reflective and adaptable – willing to adjust approaches to meet individual needs
- Creative and engaging – able to make English accessible and meaningful
- Relational in approach – prioritising trust and connection
A good sense of humour and the ability to celebrate small steps of progress are invaluable in this setting.
What We Offer:
- Small class sizes and additional classroom support
- A supportive leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing
- Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice and SEMH strategies
- The opportunity to make a life-changing difference
If you are committed to inclusion, believe every young person deserves a champion, and want to teach in a setting where relationships matter as much as results, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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