English Teacher SEMH

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education provider in Birmingham is seeking an English Teacher to work with small classes of students facing significant barriers to education, specifically those with SEMH needs. This role requires delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs, maintaining a calm and supportive classroom environment, and building trusting relationships with students. Ideal candidates will have QTS and relevant teaching experience. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a structured and caring educational setting.

Benefits

Personalized career support

Professional development opportunities

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification is essential.
• Experience in SEMH settings or with alternative provisions is desirable.
• Must have strong subject knowledge in English and excellent behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to small classes of students with SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet individual learning and emotional needs.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and leadership.
• Monitor progress and support students in achieving academic and personal goals.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification

Experience teaching English at secondary level

Strong subject knowledge in English

Excellent behaviour management skills

Communication skills

Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach

Job description

English Teacher – SEMH – Small Classes

A welcoming and structured school is seeking a committed English Teacher to teach small classes of students with SEMH needs who have faced significant barriers to education. This is a rewarding opportunity for an English Teacher who is passionate about re‑engaging learners, building confidence, and supporting positive outcomes through high‑quality teaching and strong relationships.

As an English Teacher in this setting, you will work with small groups of students, delivering engaging and accessible English lessons tailored to individual needs. Students may present with SEMH needs, anxiety, and challenging behaviours, so strong classroom management and a calm, consistent approach are essential. You will be supported by a strong leadership team and a dedicated group of pastoral and support staff who work closely together to ensure students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Job role:

• Teaching English to small classes of students with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated English lessons
• Adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning and emotional needs
• Managing behaviour positively and consistently in line with school expectations
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students
• Working collaboratively with support staff, pastoral teams, and leadership
• Monitoring progress and supporting students to achieve academic and personal goals

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification
• Experience teaching English at secondary level (SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision experience desirable)
• Strong subject knowledge in English
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skillsA calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to teaching
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people who have faced barriers to education

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated English Teacher who wants to make a real difference in a supportive and well‑structured school environment.

If you are interested in this English Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other English Teacher vacancies or refer an English Teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.