English Specialist (SEMH) for KS3–4 | Founding School

Associated Wellbeing; Bradford; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Referral programme

Therapeutic Environment

Comprehensive Personal Development

Job summary

The Oaks School in Bradford is a new registered independent special school for pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. We are recruiting an inspirational English Teacher to join the founding team and help design a holistic, therapeutic curriculum.

You will teach English across KS3/4, adapt plans, and use data to track progress while prioritising safeguarding and close collaboration with support staff to boost wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English across KS3/4 with measurable impact.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed teaching and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and other subjects across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and adaptation.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with adaptive responses.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and inform planning.
• Ensure Safeguarding and EHCP criteria are met.
• Collaborate with specialist staff and multi-agency partners.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

English teaching

KS3/4

Trauma-informed

Differentiation

Data-driven planning

Education

QTS or eligible

PGCE or equivalents

Tools

ICT for teaching

Job description

The Oaks School in Bradford is a new registered independent special school for pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. We are recruiting an inspirational English Teacher to join the founding team and help design a holistic, therapeutic curriculum.

You will teach English across KS3/4, adapt plans, and use data to track progress while prioritising safeguarding and close collaboration with support staff to boost wellbeing and engagement.