English Teacher (FTC)

Aspris; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive reward/discount scheme

Blue light discounts

Comprehensive induction

Career progression training

Teacher pension scheme

Enhanced DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Teacher's payscale

Job summary

Aspris is recruiting an outstanding English Teacher for Talocher School on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will deliver engaging English lessons, plan inspiring sessions, and support learners with SLCN and ALN in a specialist setting.

The school serves ages 7–19 with ALN, ASD and SEMH, offering trauma‑informed practice, inclusive education and strong support for career progression and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching English across multiple levels (essential).
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CertEd, QTS or equivalent).
• English-related qualification (e.g. English degree or Level 3+ equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Experience supporting learners with ALN, including ASD and SEMH (desirable).
• Awareness or training in Trauma Informed Practice (a big plus!).
• A passion for inclusive education, with the ability to adapt and bring out the best in every learner.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging English lessons across a range of levels, bringing creativity and energy into the classroom.
• Planning and delivery of inspiring lessons that spark curiosity and build confidence in every learner.
• Using tailored strategies to support learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Creating a positive, inclusive and encouraging environment for students with ALN, including ASD and SEMH.
• Embracing a trauma-informed approach, helping every learner feel safe, supported and ready to thrive.
• Monitoring progress, celebrate achievements and adapt teaching to help every student reach their full potential.

Skills

Teaching English

Qualified teacher

SLCN knowledge

ALN experience

Trauma-informed practice

Inclusive education

Education

PGCE / CertEd / QTS or equivalent

English degree or Level 3+

Tools

None

Job description

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue light Discounts
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Teacher pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Teacher's payscale and much more!

Talocher School are looking to recruit an outstanding English Teacher on a 12 month fixed term contract to join our Teaching team!

About the School:

Talocher School is a specialist school for girls and boys aged 7 to 19 who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN). We currently have registration for 60 students. The school provides a warm, welcoming and flexible environment for young people who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their needs.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering engaging English lessons across a range of levels, bringing creativity and energy into the classroom
• Planning and delivery of inspiring lessons that spark curiosity and build confidence in every learner
• Using tailored strategies to support learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Creating a positive, inclusive and encouraging environment for students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD and SEMH
• Embracing a trauma-informed approach, helping every learner feel safe, supported and ready to thrive
• Monitoring progress, celebrate achievements and adapt teaching to help every student reach their full potential

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience teaching English across multiple levels (essential)
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CertEd, QTS or equivalent)
• English-related qualification (e.g. English degree or Level 3+ equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Experience supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD and SEMH (desirable but we’d love to see it!)
• Awareness or training in Trauma Informed Practice (a big plus!)
• A passion for inclusive education, with the ability to adapt and bring out the best in every learner
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for making a difference

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

We strongly believe in developing our own talent and growing our teachers into successful middle and senior leaders.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.