English Lead Teacher | SEMH/SEND Curriculum Leader

Simply Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

Permanent contract

Term-time only option

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Mental health support

Flexible benefits platform

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount program

Job summary

Simply Education is recruiting an experienced English Lead Teacher for a specialist SEMH/SEND setting in the Chesterfield area, supporting young people aged 11-16 with a nurturing, pupil-centered approach. You will own the English curriculum, influence teaching and learning across the school, and support the development of other teaching staff while continuing to teach and inspire students.

With small class sizes and a supportive environment, you will help pupils build confidence and resilience,

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent.
• A relevant degree.
• Strong experience teaching English.
• Leadership, subject leadership or curriculum development experience.
• A good understanding of SEND and/or SEMH.
• Understanding of ASC, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Ability to support and develop other teaching staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within a specialist SEMH/SEND setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of the English curriculum.
• Teaching engaging and accessible English lessons.
• Creating learning opportunities tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress.
• Supporting colleagues with planning, assessment and target setting.
• Coaching and mentoring teachers, including ECTs and staff taking on extra responsibilities.
• Modelling excellent classroom practice and delivering demonstration lessons.
• Using assessment and pupil data to identify progress and development needs.
• Conducting classroom observations and contributing to performance management.
• Keeping up to date with developments and best practice in English education.
• Leading departmental meetings, reviews and relevant documentation.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

English teaching

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Safeguarding

Relationship-building

Patience and resilience

Driving licence

SEND/Semh understanding

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

None

Job description

Simply Education is recruiting an experienced English Lead Teacher for a specialist SEMH/SEND setting in the Chesterfield area, supporting young people aged 11-16 with a nurturing, pupil-centered approach. You will own the English curriculum, influence teaching and learning across the school, and support the development of other teaching staff while continuing to teach and inspire students.

With small class sizes and a supportive environment, you will help pupils build confidence and resilience,