SEMH Secondary English Teacher - Torbay

Axcis Education; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education are closely supporting a specialist SEMH provision in Torbay who require an English specialist teacher to start as soon as possible. The role is covering a member of staff for at least 6 weeks. You will deliver predominantly functional skills English to KS3 and KS4 students.

You must have QTS, or years of experience working as an unqualified English SEND teacher. All planning and curriculum contents are provided; focus is on delivery and building relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS, or years of experience working as an unqualified English SEND teacher.
• Planning and curriculum contents are provided; focus is on delivery.
• Includes 1.5 hours planning and prep time within working hours.
• Temporary position covering a staff member for at least 6 weeks; potential future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English learning to SEMH students in KS3/KS4.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive engagement.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor.
• Help students develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

Skills

English teaching

Functional skills

Student engagement

Education

QTS

SEND teaching experience

Job description

Axcis Education are closely supporting a specialist SEMH provision in Torbay who require an English specialist teacher to start as soon as possible. The role is covering a member of staff for at least 6 weeks.

Key Information

• Location: Torbay
• Hours: Full Time - 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Rate of Pay: £175-£255, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Start Date: Immediately

About the Role

• You will be covering an English Teacher, delivering predominantly functional skills (level 1) English to KS3 and KS4 students.
• You must have QTS, or years of experience working as an unqualified English SEND teacher.
• All planning and curriculum contents are provided - focus is on delivery and building relationships with students.
• All staff are given 1.5 hours planning and prep time within the working hours.
• The school regularly have teaching opportunities and will look to keep staff who are an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering English learning to students with SEMH and complex needs in the classroom
• Building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive engagement
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Helping students develop confidence, self-esteem, and resilience

About the School

• The school provides specialist education for students aged 11-1
• Students have complex social, emotional, and mental health needs (all have an EHCP)
• Staff are committed to creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• The school's vision is centred around empowering students to overcome barriers and to improve improve self-esteem

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.