SEN English Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a KS3/4 English Specialist to teach in Bury, Lancashire. This role involves taking responsibility for English classes in a supportive learning environment, focusing on small groups. Candidates should have a degree in English, UK QTS, and experience in a UK school. The position is temporary and offers continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in English with 2:2 or higher is required.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential.
• Experience working in a UK school setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KS3 and KS4 groups of up to 7 students.
• Ensure a supportive learning environment.
• Help students prepare for GCSEs.

Skills

Teaching English

Classroom management

Safeguarding training

Education

English Graduate with 2:2 or higher

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

KS3/4 English Specialist - Bury - Specialist Education

ASAP start, ongoing

Prospero Teaching is looking for an English Teacher for a long term role, starting ASAP. You will be responsible for teaching English, both to KS3 and KS4. The school is a small but outstanding Specialist Setting and you will be teaching groups of up to 6 or 7 students and you will be ably supported by skilful learning assistants. The school offers GCSE subjects for its students and prides itself on offering a supportive, calm environment for learning.

Contract/Position details

Location: Bury, Lancashire
Position: Teacher of English
Type of work: Long term Teacher cover
Start date: ASAP September 2025
Duration/Likely Duration: Ongoing
End date (if applicable): N/A
Contract type: Temporary
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

English Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role
Previous experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility to apply

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team