English Teacher - SEMH School

The Education Network; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Excellent resources

Strong leadership support

Rewarding role

CPD opportunities

Competitive pay

Long-term development

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking an English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Dudley. You will deliver engaging English lessons to small classes of students with SEMH needs, plan curricula, and maintain calm, structured classrooms.

You must have QTS and be able to adapt teaching to students who face barriers to learning. The role offers supportive leadership, strong resources, and opportunities for professional development through CPD and training.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS is required.
• Experience with students who have SEMH or challenging behaviour is advantageous.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging English lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to small classes of secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to abilities and learning needs.
• Prepare students for relevant English qualifications and assessments.
• Maintain strong classroom management and set clear expectations.
• Support students to develop literacy, communication and confidence.
• Adapt teaching strategies for students who have struggled in mainstream education.
• Work with Teaching Assistants and leaders to support progress.
• Create a calm, safe and structured learning environment.
• Monitor progress and help students achieve positive academic outcomes.

Skills

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher, SEMH School, Dudley

Are you a qualified English Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity where you can deliver engaginglessons to small classes of students with SEMH needs? This specialist SEMH school in Dudley is looking for an English Teacher toteach students who have struggled to engage with mainstream education and need additional support to succeed.

This role requires a qualified teacher with QTS who can plan and deliver engaging English lessons while maintaining strong classroom management. Experience supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or challenging behaviour would be advantageous. This opportunity would suit a teacher who can adapt their approach, build positive relationships and motivate students who may have faced barriers to learning.

You will benefit from small class sizes, excellent resources and support from an experienced leadership team. The focus is on helping students rebuild their confidence, develop their English skills and make positive progress with their education. If you are looking for an English teaching role where you can spend more time supporting individual students and see the impact of your work, this could be the opportunity for you.

Job Role:

• Teaching English to small classes of secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons tailored to students' abilities and learning needs.
• Preparing students for relevant English qualifications and assessments.
• Maintaining strong classroom management and setting clear, consistent expectations.
• Supporting students to develop their literacy, communication and confidence.
• Adapting teaching strategies to engage students who have struggled in mainstream education.
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and senior leaders to support student progress.
• Creating a calm, safe and structured learning environment.
• Monitoring progress and helping students achieve positive academic outcomes.

In return, you will enjoy:

• Small class sizes, allowing you to provide more individualised support.
• Excellent teaching resources to support your planning and delivery.
• Strong support from an experienced leadership team.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' lives.
• Access to training and CPD to develop your SEMH and alternative provision experience.
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• A long-term opportunity to help students build confidence and achieve their potential.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding 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.