English Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEMH secondary school in Skelmersdale seeks an English Teacher for maternity cover starting September 2025. This role offers the chance to make an impact in the classroom and possibly leads to permanent opportunities. Candidates with QTS and a passion for SEMH education are welcome, whether experienced or ECTs.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Qualified English Teacher with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience or passion for SEMH education.
• Confident and adaptable in a teaching role.

Responsibilities

• Teach English in a SEMH secondary school on a temporary basis.
• Support development of students' educational and personal growth.
• Adapt to working in a dynamic and nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Adaptability

Commitment to education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher – Maternity Cover (SEMH School – Skelmersdale)
Start: September 2025 | Duration: Initially until November 2025
Location: Skelmersdale | Full-time | Pay: £162.31 - £223.62 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? A unique opportunity has arisen for an English Teacher to join a supportive SEMH secondary school in Skelmersdale on a temporary basis from September.

This role is to cover a short-term maternity leave initially until November 2025. The position has become available due to the current long-term supply teacher being successfully appointed to a permanent role within the school. While the post is initially for two months, the school is committed to retaining high-quality teachers where possible and is always on the lookout for strong practitioners to support future growth.

Why join this school?
The school has ambitious plans for development, with a significant expansion project funded by Lancashire County Council already approved. This is expected to be completed by September 2026, meaning there will be further teaching opportunities emerging in the near future. This is a fantastic chance to make a strong impression and be considered for future permanent positions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified English Teacher (QTS or equivalent)

• Be open to candidates from a Primary background or other subject specialisms

• Have experience of or a genuine passion for working with students with SEMH

• Be confident, adaptable, and committed to supporting young people’s educational and personal development

• Be open to working in a dynamic and nurturing school environment

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

If you’re looking for a rewarding teaching role with the potential for long-term opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

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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