SEN English Teacher, Sheffield

Academics Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD tailored to complex needs

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Temp to permanent where applicable

Job summary

Academics is seeking an English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Sheffield. You will deliver English Language GCSE to Year 11 students and teach Years 9–11 within a secondary-style model, supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

The role is full-time, with a competitive daily PAYE rate based on experience, paid weekly and term-time only. A dedicated consultant will support you throughout your placement, with CPD tailored to complex needs.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching English Language GCSE.
• Ability to commit to 5 days per week until the end of the academic year.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language GCSE lessons.
• Prepare Year 11 pupils for their final GCSE examination.
• Teach across Years 9 to 11 within a secondary-style structure.
• Maintain strong behaviour management in line with school policy.
• Adapt teaching to meet SEMH needs.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Foster a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Education

English Language GCSE

Job description

English Teacher - SEMH Secondary School, Sheffield

Location: Specialist SEMH setting, Sheffield
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Competitive daily rate (PAYE - no umbrella company fees, based on experience) + holiday pay

Academics is recruiting an English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school on a full-time basis. This role involves delivering English across Key Stage 4, teaching Year 9 through to Year 11 within a secondary-style model. You will be taking a Year 11 cohort through to their final GCSE examination, making this a crucial and rewarding position.

The Role

You will teach English Language GCSE to pupils working within a secondary model in an SEMH setting. The successful candidate will guide Year 11 students through their final GCSE exam, requiring strong subject knowledge and the ability to manage behaviour effectively in a specialist environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language GCSE lessons
• Prepare Year 11 pupils for their final GCSE examination
• Teach across Years 9 to 11 within a secondary-style structure
• Maintain strong behaviour management in line with school policy
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
• Foster a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English Language GCSE
• Ability to commit to 5 days per week until the end of the academic year
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Previous SEN/SEMH teaching experience desirable, or a willingness to work within a specialist setting
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain both)

What Academics Offer

• Full-time English teaching opportunity in a specialist SEMH setting
• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly - term time only
• Free CPD tailored to complex needs
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your employment
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £125 in Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us
• Temp to permanent contracts where applicable

Academics - Where passion meets purpose, and every child gets the chance to shine.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.