SEMH English Teacher

AMA Admin; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Local specialist placements

Salary potential up to £41,137 plus LE

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a qualified SEMH English Lead Teacher to join a specialist provision in Congleton on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead the English department, delivering engaging lessons and implementing literacy interventions for students aged 7 to 18 with complex SEMH needs.

Key duties include mentoring staff, conducting ILPs and EHCP reviews, and creating an inclusive classroom environment. A strong leadership background in SEMH and QTS are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree in English or related subject.
• Proven leadership or subject management experience in a SEMH/SEND setting.
• Outstanding behaviour management with a calm, empathetic approach.
• Strong knowledge of assessment frameworks, literacy interventions and phonics schemes.
• Experience leading a department or readiness to step into a lead role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the secondary curriculum as SEMH English Lead Teacher.
• Take ownership of literacy interventions, reading strategies and baseline assessments across the department.
• Upskill, mentor and train teaching and support staff in Congleton area.
• Support pupils' academic progress and development through ILPs, EHCP reviews and PEP meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

English lead

Behaviour management

Assessment knowledge

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Degree in English or related subject

Job description

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we are a community built for educators. Join us and gain access to accredited training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We are currently recruiting a qualified SEMH English Lead Teacher to join a specialist provision conveniently located in Congleton on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be joining a highly sought-after, forward-thinking team local to the school, dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people aged 7 to 18 with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a qualified SEMH English Lead Teacher to step into a senior position, lead the subject area, and make a profound, lasting impact on young lives within easy reach of Congleton.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum as an SEMH English Lead Teacher

• Taking full ownership of literacy interventions, reading strategies, and baseline assessments across the department

• Upskilling, mentoring, and delivering targeted training to teaching and support staff local to Congleton

• Supporting pupils' academic progress and personal development through tailored Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), EHCP reviews, and PEP meetings

• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive classroom environment for learners with complex SEND requirements

Requirements or Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along with a relevant degree in English or a related subject

• Proven experience working as an SEMH English Lead Teacher or an English Teacher with extensive SEND/SEMH classroom experience

• Demonstrable leadership or subject management experience (or a strong readiness to take the next step into a department lead role)

• Outstanding behaviour management strategies, with a calm, empathetic, and resilient approach suitable for an SEMH setting conveniently located for Congleton candidates

• Strong knowledge of assessment frameworks, phonics schemes, and literacy intervention strategies

Benefits

• Daily Rate: £150 - £220 per day (paid within the advertised scale based on experience, with permanent salary potential up to £41,137 plus subject lead allowance)

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards

• Culture-matched placements - we pair you with local specialist settings that align with your values and leadership style

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