Teacher Of English

New Forest Care Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction training

Funded professional qualifications

Recommend-a-friend

Amazon vouchers/monetary reward

Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards

Workplace Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

New Forest School in the United Kingdom is seeking a creative practitioner to help SEN students find theirs. You will plan and deliver lessons for Years 7–11, sparking curiosity and building confidence through language and literature.

The successful candidate will join our English Department at the Dibden site, working with young people, with a focus on inclusive education and safeguarding. Training and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience or enthusiasm for SEN settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons following the national curriculum.
• Work in SEN settings to support students.
• Be approachable, flexible and adaptable to make a difference.
• Intervene safely when required using Team Teach techniques (training provided).
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Every student has a story worth telling. At New Forest School, we're looking for a creative practitioner who can help our SEN students find theirs.

Joining our thriving English Department at our Dibden site, you'll work with young people in Years 7 to 11 — sparking curiosity, building confidence, and opening doors through the power of language and literature. This is a role for someone who believes that the right words, taught in the right way, can genuinely change a life.

What we're looking for

• A flair for making English engaging, accessible and relevant
• Experience with or enthusiasm for supporting students with special educational needs
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, student-focused environment
• Commitment to high expectations — for your students and for yourself

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver lessons whilst following the national curriculum.
• Have a desire to work in an SEN setting.
• Be approachable, flexible and adaptable, with a desire to make a difference in our students lives.
• Have the capability for supporting children with social and emotional behavioural needs within an educational environment.
• Possess effective communication and relationship building skills.
• Be passionate about providing quality education care and support to young people.
• To intervene physically with our students, when required, using Team Teach trained techniques when de-escalation strategies have failed (full training will be provided).
• Demonstrate analytical thinking to improve the quality of pupils' learning.
• Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom engage and motivate pupils.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Based in the UK and do not require sponsorship.
• QTS or equivalent required.
• Proven teaching experience.
• Desire to work in an SEN setting.
• Effective communication skills and build good relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Full UK driving licence – desirable.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive induction training.
• Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
• Funded professional qualifications.
• Recommend-a-friend
• Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Workplace Pension Scheme.

Wellbeing Support

• Rewards Gateway benefit scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Enhanced DBS covered.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People; applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.