SEMH English Teacher - Small Classes, Big Impact

The Education Network Birmingham; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Teaching resources

Leadership support

CPD training

Competitive pay

Career progression

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an English Teacher to work in a specialist SEMH school in Dudley. You will deliver engaging English lessons to small classes and plan assessments with support from a strong leadership team.

Applicants should hold QTS and have experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour. The role focuses on building confidence, developing literacy and providing personalised support to students who have faced barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS
• Experience supporting SEMH or challenging behaviour would be advantageous
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches and build positive relationships

Responsibilities

• Teaching English to small classes of secondary-aged students with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons tailored to abilities and needs
• Preparing students for relevant English qualifications and assessments
• Maintaining strong classroom management and clear expectations
• Supporting literacy, communication and confidence development
• Adapting teaching strategies to engage students who struggled in mainstream education
• Collaborating with Teaching Assistants and leaders to support progress
• Creating a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Monitoring progress and aiding achievement of positive outcomes

Skills

English teaching

Classroom management

Differentiation

SEMH awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an English Teacher to work in a specialist SEMH school in Dudley. You will deliver engaging English lessons to small classes and plan assessments with support from a strong leadership team.

Applicants should hold QTS and have experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour. The role focuses on building confidence, developing literacy and providing personalised support to students who have faced barriers to learning.