English Teacher

Leader Group; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapeutic education provider is looking for an enthusiastic SEN English Teacher to join their passionate team in Coundon. The role involves creating engaging lessons for students with a variety of Special Educational Needs, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will hold QTS or QTLS, have experience in SEN, and a genuine passion for helping students overcome learning barriers. Join us in changing young lives through compassionate and creative teaching.

Benefits

Enhanced NEST pension scheme

Fully funded training and professional qualifications

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance support

Staff referral bonus scheme

Life assurance for added security

Qualifications

• Qualified holding QTS or QTLS is essential.
• Experience in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings is required.
• Passionate about supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching inspiring English lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting pupils in literacy, comprehension, and communication development.
• Creating a positive and therapeutic learning environment.

Skills

Qualified holding QTS or QTLS

Experience in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings

Passionate about supporting students

Empathy and patience

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: SEN English Teacher Coundon

Location: Coundon
Salary: £27,456 £43,014
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education

Leader Group is proud to be partnering with a leading Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled SEN English Teacher to join their dedicated team in Coundon - Bishop Auckland.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons for students with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours.

As part of a nurturing, multidisciplinary team, your role will involve:

• Planning and teaching inspiring English lessons across Key Stages, tailored to individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils in developing literacy, comprehension, and confidence in spoken and written communication.
• Providing constructive feedback to guide progress and celebrate achievement.
• Creating a positive, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels valued and safe.
• Working collaboratively with support and therapists to ensure holistic progress for each learner.

Ideal Candidate:

We re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified holding QTS or QTLS (essential).
• Experienced in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings.
• Passionate about supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Empathetic and patient, with a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
• Collaborative, with a team-oriented mindset and a desire to contribute to a positive school culture.

Why Join Us?

As part of this respected therapeutic education provider, you ll be part of a compassionate and values-driven community that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth. You ll enjoy:

• Enhanced NEST pension scheme
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Life assurance for added security
• A supportive, innovative environment where your expertise and ideas truly matter

About the School:

This co-educational provision caters for pupils aged 5 17 who have not thrived in mainstream education and benefit from a more personalised, therapeutic approach. The school s mission is to nurture confidence, curiosity and resilience, combining academic excellence with emotional wellbeing.

Every student is supported through a tailored curriculum, small class sizes, and a strong focus on communication, creativity and care. The team works together to ensure each learner is equipped with the skills and self-belief to achieve their potential both in and beyond the classroom.

If you are passionate about transforming young lives and want to teach where compassion and creativity come first we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of an inspiring team that s changing futures through education, care and connection.