English Teacher

Emma Charlton; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

GP and physio access

DBS Update Service covered

Uniforms provided

Staff pension scheme

Discounts for staff

Job summary

Talbot House Children’s Charity is seeking an experienced English Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment. The role focuses on Key Stage 3 and 4 in Green Zone, with strong curriculum knowledge and classroom management expected.

The successful candidate will hold QTS with ECT induction (NQT) and may have the opportunity to lead English across the school in the future. DBS checks and safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS with completed ECT induction (NQT).
• Experience working with SEN pupils with complex needs (SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD).
• Ability to demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum and strong classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils in Green Zone.
• Maintain high standards and support pupils to reach their potential.
• Potential to lead English across the school in the future.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

High expectations

Education

QTS with ECT induction (NQT)

Job description

Salary: We will consider all salaries for this role. In addition, we pay £2,885.00, SEN allowance for this role.

Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit an experienced English Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of our pupils have multiple needs. This role is to teach within Green Zone, which cater for Key Stage 3 & 4.

You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.

For the right applicant, there is a potential opportunity to lead on English across the whole school in the future.

To apply, applicants must hold QTS, with completed ECT induction, formally known as NQT (unfortunately we are unable to support further Early Career Teachers with incomplete inductions at this time).

We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

Salary: we will consider all salaries for this role. In addition, we pay £2,885.00, SEN allowance for this role.

Start date: Pending your notice period requirements, we would delay a start date for the right candidate.

Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.be provided with free meals while at work.be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be refunded paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
• join the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• attend staff events.
• be working with a passionate team.
• be issued with uniform items to use if you wish to wear them.
• have opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 9 August 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).

Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 10 August 2026

Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.

You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.To apply, applicants must hold QTS, with completed ECT induction, formally known as NQT (unfortunately we are unable to support further Early Career Teachers with incomplete inductions at this time).The applicant must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential.The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.See our Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the vacancy. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.