English Teacher - SEMH Secondary School

Simply Education Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking an English Teacher for a new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter, starting in April. The role involves teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills English to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience at the secondary level, along with confidence in managing SEMH students. The school emphasizes small class sizes and supportive leadership, providing a nurturing environment for both teachers and students.

Benefits

Support from a SEND specialist consultant

Transparent communication and tailored job matching

Continued support throughout your placement

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Satisfactory professional references.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Confidence working with pupils with SEMH or SEND needs

Calm, consistent behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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.

Apply today to learn more about this English Teacher SEND role in Uttoxeter, alternatively you can email your CV to Kayleigh, SEND consultant at