Teacher - English

ESPO Trading Limited; Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an English teacher for Oakfield Short Stay School, teaching KS3/KS4 pupils with diverse needs. The role emphasizes a creative, trauma-informed approach to engage learners who may have experienced difficulties and exclusion.

You will contribute to a holistic curriculum and work with a dedicated team to support students toward successful reintegration into mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status and English specialization preferred.
• Experience with pupils with SEN in secondary settings.
• Experience teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience in educational development and curriculum planning.
• Knowledge of SEN legislation and county SEN policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach and inspire: plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons to a small group of KS3/KS4 learners.
• Support reintegration by helping pupils return to mainstream schools with needed skills.
• Collaborate with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and external agencies to monitor pupil progress.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and supported.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision North West on Thursdays (currently based at Beaumanor) and SLIP Mondays and Wednesdays (Currently based at Wigston)

Salary: Main Scale 1 – UPS3 + SEN

Working Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays (0.6)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for pupils who have permanently excluded from school, or who are at risk of exclusion. We are expanding our provision and as a result we are recruiting more teaching staff. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who have experienced periods of difficulty and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps, and support them to get back into mainstream education.

This role is to teach English to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of student’s educational journey. You will be at the heart of our mission, teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire:Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners, fostering a love for learning.
• Support Reintegration:Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools, ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
• Collaborate with Agencies:Work closely with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Promote Inclusion:Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

What We Offer

• Unique Learning Environment:Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development:Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team:Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference:Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility:Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Qualified teacher status. A specialism in English would be preferable.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience of educational development and planning.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
• SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Richard Doyle

Email: [e-mail]