Secondary English Teacher

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision in Newcastle that is seeking a dedicated Secondary English Teacher to join their team from September 2026. You will deliver engaging English lessons to KS3/KS4, support students with SEMH needs, and foster a positive, structured learning environment.

Role involves assessing progress, building relationships, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to achieve outcomes for students re-engaging with

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for this role.
• A recognised PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school is essential.
• Experience in Alternative Provision/SEMH settings is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to process a new application; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Create a positive, nurturing learning environment that encourages progress.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress and attainment.
• Build strong relationships to support academic and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and student resilience.
• Collaborate with support staff, parents, and external agencies to achieve outcomes.

Skills

English instruction

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Right to work in UK

DBS Update Service

References (last two years)

Education

QTS

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Secondary English Teacher - Alternative Provision Newcastle

Are you a passionate and resilient English Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people?

Prospero Teaching are working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision in Newcastle that is seeking a dedicated Secondary English Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students who require additional support due to SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and barriers to mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

• Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours.
• Create a positive, nurturing, and structured learning environment that encourages progress and engagement.
• Adapt lesson delivery to meet the individual needs and abilities of learners.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress and attainment.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to support both academic achievement and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and support students in developing confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, parents, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for students.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay: Up to 210 per day (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent
• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• A recognised PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Experience working in an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEMH setting, or with students displaying challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and inspire students who may have become disengaged from education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
• Professional references covering the last two years.

About Prospero Teaching

• Prospero Teaching is a leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and specialist provisions across the UK.
• We provide day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing solutions.
• We offer a range of FREE CPD-certified training courses to support your professional development and career progression.

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher who is passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

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