Teacher - English

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Death in service benefit

Employer assist programme (EAP)

Free meals at work

DBS Update Service paid for

Teachers Pension Scheme

Uniforms provided

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Talbot House Children’s Charity is seeking an experienced English Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs in Green Zone for Key Stage 3 and 4. You will demonstrate excellent curriculum knowledge, classroom management and high expectations to help pupils reach their potential. QTS with ECT induction (NQT) is required.

The role offers a 39-hour week during term time, with some flexibility in hours and a SEN allowance, plus opportunities for future English leadership across the school.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching English to KS3/KS4 pupils within SEN settings.
• Strong classroom management and high expectations for pupil achievement.
• Excellent knowledge of the English curriculum and assessment requirements.
• QTS with completed ECT induction (NQT).

Responsabilités

• Teach English to Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with SEN.
• Fulfill teacher responsibilities and meet Teachers' Standards.
• Potential to lead English across the school in the future.

Connaissances

Experience with SEN pupils

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Formation

QTS with ECT induction (NQT)

Description du poste

Talbot House Children's Charity are looking to recruit an experienced English Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of our pupils have multiple needs. This role is to teach within Green Zone, which cater for Key Stage 3 & 4

You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards.

For the right applicant, there is a potential opportunity to lead on English across the whole school in the future.

Applicants must hold QTS, with completed ECT induction, formally known as NQT (unfortunately we are unable to support further Early Career Teachers with incomplete inductions at this time).

The applicant must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential.

The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.

We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

See our Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the vacancy. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week during term time (from time to time Teachers may be required to work outside of these hours, for example school staff might be required to attend school on GCSE results day).

Working hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm (we do offer alternative hours, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, to help with childcare or mother needs, you could also combine a later start Monday to Thursday, but chose the earlier start time on a Friday).

Salary: we will consider all salaries for this role. In addition, we pay £2,885.00, SEN allowance for this role.

Start date: As soon as possible (pending your notice period requirements, we would delay a start date for the right candidate).

Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with free meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be refunded paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
• join the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• attend staff events.be working with a passionate team.
• be issued with uniform items to use if you wish to wear them.
• have opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

If you would like to arrange a tour of our school or if you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: 0191 229 0111 or email: [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 29 November 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).

Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 30 November 2026

Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.