English Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is seeking a Secondary English Teacher for a specialist education setting in Eastleigh on a short-term cover basis. You will teach pupils aged 11–16, with a focus on accessible, engaging lessons and small adaptations to meet individual needs.

You will work with a team to manage learning, provide feedback during lessons, and support progress while maintaining effective classroom routines in a SEND-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach English at secondary level.
• Experience with or willingness to develop experience in SEND settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils aged 11–16 in a specialist setting.
• Provide immediate feedback and progress support.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual needs and respond to assessments.
• Marking integrated with class time to support learning.

Skills

Secondary English

Classroom management

SEND experience

Adaptive teaching

Student support

Job description

Secondary English Teacher – Specialist Education Setting

Location: Eastleigh
Start Date: 9th October
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:15pm
Contract: Short-term cover

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Secondary English Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Eastleigh on a short-term cover placement.

The Role

You will be teaching pupils aged 11–16 within a specialist setting, supporting students with a range of SEND, including:

• Autism

• Learning difficulties

• Mental health needs

• Behavioural needs

The majority of lessons will already be planned for you, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging and accessible lessons. You will be expected to make small adaptations where appropriate to meet individual student needs and respond to assessment information.

Marking is kept manageable and is primarily completed alongside students during lessons, allowing you to provide immediate feedback and support their progress.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified to teach English at secondary level

• Enthusiastic, patient and adaptable

• Confident managing a classroom and responding to different learning needs

• Experienced in, or keen to develop experience of, working with pupils with SEND

• Comfortable adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs

Previous experience working in a specialist education or SEND setting is desirable, but a positive attitude, flexibility and commitment to supporting pupils are equally important.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities

• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education

• Weekly pay

• Support with compliance and onboarding

If you are an English Teacher looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity and would enjoy making a positive difference to young people with SEND,

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.
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