SEN English Teacher (KS3/4)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Induction training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development

Résumé du poste

The Harbour School, at The Bridge Campus in Sunderland, is seeking an English teacher for KS3/KS4 pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, restorative approaches and small-group learning.

QTS is required and visa sponsorship is not available; starting after the February 2027 half term. Responsibilities include creating a safe learning environment, adapting lessons to varied needs, and developing literacy and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge of English.
• Ability to adapt teaching to a wide range of learning needs.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEMH needs.

Responsabilités

• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment for pupils.
• Plan and deliver English lessons for KS3/KS4 with SEND/SEMH in mind.
• Develop pupils' literacy and critical thinking through creative teaching.
• Use assessment to track progress and remove barriers to learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development.

Connaissances

Strong English knowledge

Adapt teaching to diverse needs

SEMH understanding

Formation

QTS

Description du poste

This English teaching post sits at The Bridge Campus, part of The Harbour School, an alternative provision for pupils who cannot attend mainstream school. The work centres on teaching English at KS3 and KS4 to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, using trauma-informed, restorative approaches. Pupils are taught in small groups, Monday to Friday, within a curriculum that balances core learning with social and emotional development. QTS is required, visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts after the February 2027 half term.

What the job involves

• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where pupils feel valued and ready to learn
• Plan and deliver English lessons that meet the varied needs of pupils, including SEND and SEMH needs
• Develop pupils' literacy, communication and critical thinking through creative, accessible teaching
• Use assessment to track individual progress, remove barriers to learning and celebrate success
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development alongside their learning
• Apply trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches so pupils feel safe and able to succeed
• Work with colleagues, families and external professionals so each pupil gets the support needed to thrive

What's required

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Skills & knowledge

• Strong subject knowledge of English
• Ability to adapt teaching to a wide range of learning needs
• Understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEMH needs
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly
• High expectations combined with genuine compassion
• Creativity, enthusiasm and optimism in the classroom

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check completed before commencement
• Right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

Other

• Passion for teaching English to secondary-aged pupils
• Belief in the transformational power of literacy and education
• Patience, reflection and resilience
• Belief that every young person can succeed with the right support
• Full work history, including any gaps in employment, on the application form

What's offered

• Strong induction and ongoing training
• Supportive team that reflects together on the emotional demands of the work
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career development within the school and Southern Education Trust