English Teacher

Smile Education Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment is seeking an English Teacher for an Alternative Provision setting in Dudley. The role is part-time (two days per week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and long-term, with a potential for permanency for the right candidate.

Start date is September 2026, with a focus on KS4 learners who benefit from a personalised approach. The ideal candidate will teach English to KS4, manage behaviour, plan engaging lessons, and support learners to build confidence and progress in a

Qualifications

• KS4 English teaching experience.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, SEND, SEMH or similar settings is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KS4 learners.
• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons.
• Support learners who may have faced barriers to education.
• Build positive relationships and a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Manage behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve outcomes for young people.

Skills

English KS4

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Job description

English Teacher – Alternative Provision

Location: Dudley

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Part-time, Long-term

Days: Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Potential: Permanent opportunity for the right candidate

Are you an English Teacher looking for a part-time opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people?

Smile Education is currently recruiting for an English Teacher to work within a supportive Alternative Provision setting in Dudley, teaching Key Stage 4 learners who benefit from a more personalised approach to education.

This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about re-engaging young people with learning, building confidence and helping students achieve their potential.

The Role

• Teaching English to KS4 learners
• Working every Tuesday and Wednesday
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons
• Supporting students who may have experienced barriers to education
• Building positive relationships and creating a safe, supportive learning environment
• Managing behaviour effectively and consistently
• Supporting learners to develop confidence and make progress
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve outcomes for young peopleThe provision supports KS4 learners from across the Trust and works closely with the Local Authority as part of its pathways model, supporting young people across Dudley.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an English Teacher who:

• Is available every Tuesday and Wednesday
• Is confident teaching English at KS4
• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Can engage and motivate pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Is flexible, resilient and committed to improving outcomes
• Has experience in Alternative Provision, SEND, SEMH or similar settings – desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

• Part-time, long-term opportunity
• Consistent Tuesday and Wednesday working pattern
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate
• Opportunity to make a real difference to young people who need a more personalised approach
• Support from a dedicated Smile Education consultant
• Competitive rates of pay

If you're an English Teacher looking for a rewarding part-time role in Dudley, we'd love to hear from you.

SM1LET

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications