SEN English Teacher (QTS Required) – Full-Time – September Start

Location: NE4, Newcastle upon Tyne
Position: SEN English Teacher
Contract: Full-Time (5 Days per Week)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Special Educational Needs (SEN) Secondary School in the NE4 area of Newcastle upon Tyne. The school is seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to join their team on a full-time basis. Salary ranges from £140-£170 based on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional learning needs, helping them to achieve their academic potential and develop confidence in a supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons to secondary-aged students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet individual learning requirements.
• Monitor, assess, and record student progress effectively.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and wider school staff.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
• Contribute to EHCP targets and individual learning plans where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and effective SEN teaching strategies.
• Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Compliance Requirements

All applicants must:

• Hold an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Certificate or be willing to apply for one immediately.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Provide satisfactory professional references and complete all required pre-employment checks.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative SEN environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Well-resourced classrooms and specialist support staff.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the education and wellbeing of young people.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher looking for a rewarding role within an SEN secondary setting, we would love to hear from you.

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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.
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