English Teacher, Sheffield

Academics Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Love2Shop referral bonus

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Academics Ltd is urgently seeking an English Teacher to join a specialist SEN secondary school in Sheffield on a full-time basis, starting ASAP through July 2027. You will deliver GCSE English Language to Year 11 students, working within Years 9–11 in a SEN provision, with a focus on safeguarding and strong classroom management.

The role offers a competitive daily PAYE rate, term-time only, with weekly payroll and an emphasis on supporting Year11 to complete GCSEs, plus CPD for complex needs.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience teaching GCSE English Language
• Available to work 5 days per week until end of academic year
• Strong behaviour management
• Experience in SEN/SEMH or willingness to work in SEN provision
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to secure DBS

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver GCSE English Language lessons
• Prepare Year 11 for GCSE examinations
• Teach across Years 9–11 within a secondary framework
• Maintain safeguarding and behaviour management
• Collaborate with support staff and school community
• Create a calm, encouraging learning atmosphere

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

GCSE English Language teaching

Behaviour management

SEN/SEMH experience

DBS clearance

Education

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to secure)

Job description

Urgent Opening: English Teacher - SEN Secondary School, Sheffield

Location: Specialist SEN provision, Sheffield

Contract: ASAP start through July 2027

Pay: Competitive daily rate via PAYE (no umbrella company deductions, rate dependent on experience) plus accrued holiday pay

Academics is seeking an English Teacher to become part of a specialist SEN secondary school on a full‑time basis, starting as soon as possible. The position involves delivering English throughout Key Stage4, working with pupils in Years9 to11 under a secondary‑style framework. You will be responsible for guiding a Year11 group through to their final GCSE examination, making this a pivotal and highly fulfilling role.

The Position

You will deliver GCSE English Language to students operating within a secondary model in an SEN environment. The ideal applicant will support Year11 learners through their last GCSE exam, which calls for solid subject expertise and the capacity to manage behaviour successfully within a specialist provision.

Main Duties

• Design and deliver captivating GCSE English Language lessons
• Equip Year11 students for their final GCSE examination
• Instruct across Years9 to11 within a secondary‑style framework
• Sustain robust behaviour management consistent with school policy
• Tailor teaching approaches to address the requirements of pupils with SEN
• Collaborate with support staff and the broader school community
• Uphold safeguarding protocols at all times
• Cultivate a calm, steady and encouraging learning atmosphere

Applicant Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification
• Background in teaching GCSE English Language
• Capacity to work 5 days per week until the close of the academic year
• Solid behaviour management abilities
• Prior SEN/SEMH teaching background advantageous, or a readiness to work within a specialist provision
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to secure both)

What Academics Provides

• Full‑time English teaching role within a specialist SEN provision
• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly - term time only
• Complimentary CPD focused on complex needs
• A committed consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Referral bonus - receive up to £125 in Love2Shop vouchers for each education professional you recommend
• Temp to permanent contracts where relevant

If you are a dedicated English Teacher with robust behaviour management abilities and the commitment to guide Year11 pupils through their GCSE exams, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Academics - Where enthusiasm meets ambition, and every learner gets the opportunity to thrive.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy