English Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an English Teacher for a specialist SEMH provision in Tewkesbury to start on 2 November 2026. You will plan and deliver engaging English lessons up to GCSE/KS4, adapting your approach to meet SEMH needs while maintaining positive behaviour management.

The role is long-term with small class sizes, a supportive environment, and CPD opportunities. Market-leading daily rates apply, with 24/7 consultant support during onboarding.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an English specialism.
• Experience teaching English up to GCSE/Key Stage 4 is essential.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour strategies are required.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons up to GCSE/KS4.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of SEMH students.
• Maintain positive behaviour and support academic progress.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Excellent communication skills

Patient and adaptable

Resilience in challenging environments

Education

Qualified Teacher Status / QTS with English

Job description

Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Tewkesbury
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Salary: £170 - £195 per day

Are you a passionate English Teacher who can inspire students to achieve their full potential at GCSE level?

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you resilient, adaptable and confident managing challenging behaviour in a specialist education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH provision based in Tewkesbury, supporting students aged 11 to 16 who are unable to access mainstream education. The school offers small class sizes and a supportive learning environment, allowing staff to build positive relationships with students and provide personalised learning opportunities.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated English Teacher on a long-term basis, starting on 2nd November 2026. The successful English Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging English lessons up to GCSE / Key Stage 4, adapting teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of students with SEMH difficulties while maintaining positive behaviour management and encouraging academic progress.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS with an English specialism
• Experience teaching English up to GCSE / Key Stage 4
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
• Strong classroom management and the ability to implement positive behaviour strategies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.