English Teacher – SEMH School (Dudley) | Small Classes, Personalised Learning

The Education Network Birmingham; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham seeks an English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Dudley, offering long-term, full-time cover. You will teach small groups of secondary pupils with SEMH needs, helping students regain confidence in learning through personalised, structured lessons.

QTS is essential. Experience within SEMH, PRUs or alternative provision is advantageous, with strong classroom management and the ability to engage reluctant learners while maintaining high expectations.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching English within SEMH, alternative provision, PRUs or mainstream secondary schools would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Teach small classes, allowing for a more personalised approach to learning.
• Adapt lessons to meet different abilities, learning needs and levels of engagement.
• Develop students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Establish clear classroom routines, boundaries and expectations.
• Build positive relationships with students who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Support students to develop confidence, resilience and positive learning habits.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Work alongside colleagues to support student engagement, behaviour and achievement.

Skills

QTS

Behaviour management

Engaging students

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The Education Network Birmingham seeks an English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Dudley, offering long-term, full-time cover. You will teach small groups of secondary pupils with SEMH needs, helping students regain confidence in learning through personalised, structured lessons.

QTS is essential. Experience within SEMH, PRUs or alternative provision is advantageous, with strong classroom management and the ability to engage reluctant learners while maintaining high expectations.