English Teacher - Belong School Devon

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff and leadership

Progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement

Staff social events

Free parking on site

Job summary

Belong School Devon in Exeter is seeking a qualified English teacher to cover GCSE-level content across Key Stages 3 and 4. ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. The role requires adaptability to meet the needs of students with SEMH and SEN backgrounds within a supportive learning environment.

We emphasise relational practice, professional development, and staff wellbeing, with mileage reimbursement, on-site parking, and opportunities for progression within the school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher able to teach up to GCSE English.
• Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers.
• Experience of working in an SEMH setting or SEN school would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to GCSE level across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Support students with a broad range of learning styles using relational practice.

Skills

GCSE English instruction

Relationship-based teaching

Flexibility

SEN/SEMH awareness

Adaptability

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

Suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers.

About us:

Belong School Devon is an independent special school for students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, located in Exeter. With an inspirational team of teachers and learning coaches, Belong School Devon support students and their families to positively reengage with learning. We work with complex and vulnerable children and our unshakable ambition for each of our students is that they learn, grow and thrive.

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher who is able to teach up to and including GCSE in English. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

We require a high degree of dynamic flexibility in our teachers adapt to the needs of our students, the learning environment, and our commitment to meeting outcomes set on EHCPs. Experience of working in an SEMH setting or SEN school would be desirable but is not essential.

About the role

All students study English at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, for whom we offer GCSE English. We place a strong emphasis upon relational practice and adaptability to support our students with a very broad range of learning styles.

Benefits include:

• Supportive staff and leadership
• Potential for progression
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Reimbursement of all work-related mileage
• Staff social events
• Free parking on site

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students is paramount and all staff are expected to share and embrace this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.

Safeguarding Statement

Belong Learning CIC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Belong Learning CIC ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.