English Teacher - SEMH Secondary School

Simply Education Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd in partnership with a new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter is seeking an English Teacher to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English to pupils with SEMH needs.

The role focuses on re-engagement and personal development within a supportive, structured environment, with collaboration with SEND and pastoral teams to support academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Confidence working with SEMH or SEND pupils
• Calm, consistent behaviour management
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Satisfactory professional references

Responsibilities

• Teaching English at GCSE and Functional Skills level
• Adapting lessons to meet emotional and behavioural needs
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting academic progress and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with SEND and pastoral teams

Skills

QTS

Secondary English teaching

SEMH/SEND experience

Job description

English Teacher - SEMH Secondary School Uttoxeter Full-time | April Start

Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter, opening in April, to recruit an English Teacher.

This role involves teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills English to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, within a supportive and structured environment that focuses on re-engagement and personal development.

About the role

• Teaching English at GCSE and Functional Skills level
• Adapting lessons to meet a range of emotional and behavioural needs
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with SEND and pastoral teams

What we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Confidence working with pupils with SEMH or SEND needs
• Calm, consistent behaviour management
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Satisfactory professional references

Why work with Simply Education?

• Support from a SEND specialist consultant who takes the time to understand you
• Transparent communication and tailored job matching
• Access to roles within new and established specialist settings
• Continued support throughout your placement

Why join this school?

• Opportunity to join a brand-new SEMH provision
• Small class sizes and a strong emphasis on wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and clear behaviour frameworks

Safeguarding statement

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and safeguarding vetting, in line with safer recruitment practice.