Specialist English Teacher – SEND/SEMH, ASAP Start

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced English Teacher to support learners in a specialist education setting. The role focuses on planning and delivering GCSE/Functional Skills English, with emphasis on SEN and SEMH needs.

You will differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and work closely with support staff to help students achieve qualifications while maintaining positive behaviour and engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong English subject knowledge.
• Recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET.
• Experience teaching English, GCSE and/or Functional Skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Able to differentiate effectively for individual needs.
• Passionate, resilient and learner-focused.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners working across a range of abilities.
• Monitor, assess and track progress.
• Support learners to achieve their English qualifications.
• Build positive relationships and promote engagement.
• Support positive behaviour, attendance and participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialist support staff.
• Help learners develop confidence, communication and progression skills.

Skills

Strong English communication

Classroom management

Differentiation for learners

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced English Teacher to support learners in a specialist education setting. The role focuses on planning and delivering GCSE/Functional Skills English, with emphasis on SEN and SEMH needs.

You will differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and work closely with support staff to help students achieve qualifications while maintaining positive behaviour and engagement.