English teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a full-time position starting January 2026, located in Hemel Hempstead. This role focuses on supporting students in an Alternative Provision setting, requiring strong behaviour management and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS or relevant teaching experience, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Main Pay Scale Salary up to MPS 6 (£26,450-£46,838)

Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Small class sizes

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of classroom experience in UK schools.
• Confidence in planning and delivering lessons for KS3 and KS4.
• Experience with SEMH pupils is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly personalised teaching in small class sizes.
• Support pupils who have been excluded from mainstream schools.
• Bring structure and motivation to the English curriculum.

Skills

Classroom experience

Behaviour management

Planning engaging lessons

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

UK QTS or relevant teaching experience

Enhanced DBS

Job description

SEMH English Teacher

Full‑time from January 2026 or sooner, Hemel Hempstead, UQS‑MPS London Fringe (£140‑£240 per day).

Are you an enthusiastic English teacher ready to make a meaningful difference? An Alternative Provision in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, supporting pupils who have been excluded from mainstream schools, is seeking a full‑time English Teacher to start in January 2026. The setting welcomes qualified or unqualified teachers and is also open to strong Primary, Humanities or SOSE teachers who have a genuine desire to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4.

Join a supportive, close‑knit team where every learner is valued. With small class sizes (typically 2‑8 students), you'll have the opportunity to deliver highly personalised teaching and support pupils who need it most.

This role has arisen due to staffing changes, and the provision is looking for someone who can bring structure, empathy, and motivation to their English curriculum from day one.

Ideal Candidate:

• UK QTS or relevant teaching/educational experience (unqualified teachers with relevant experience and good behaviour management are encouraged to apply)
• At least 1 year of classroom experience in UK schools (primary or secondary)
• Confidence in planning and delivering engaging English lessons for KS3 and KS4
• Strong behaviour management, resilience, and organisational skills
• Experience working with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) pupils – advantageous but not essential
• Availability for full‑time work from January 2026 or possibly sooner
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• A passion for English and a commitment to supporting pupils with additional or complex needs
• Strong communication skills and a calm, nurturing approach
• The legal right to work in the UK

What the School Offers:

• Unqualified – Main Pay Scale Salary up to MPS 6 (£26,450‑£46,838)
• Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development
• A highly supportive team that values collaboration and wellbeing
• Small class groups and a relational, trauma‑informed approach
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant

Whether you're an experienced English teacher or an aspiring educator ready for a rewarding new challenge, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a significant impact in an Alternative Provision setting.

Interviews and trial days are being arranged now – don't miss out!

To apply or find out more, contact Carlo at Tradewind Recruitment.