This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate English Teacher who enjoys working in a smaller, supportive environment and is confident adapting their teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education.
The Role
Location: Enfield
Position: English Teacher
Setting: Specialist SEMH School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £150-£265 per day PAYE, depending on experience
Age Range: Secondary
Qualification: QTS required
Experience: Experience teaching within an SEN, SEMH or alternative provision setting desirableThe school provides a nurturing, therapeutic and relationship-based environment, supporting pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible English lessons, while developing positive relationships with pupils and supporting their wider social and emotional development.
Your Responsibilities
Planning and delivering engaging English lessons
Adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs
Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Creating a positive, calm and inclusive classroom environment
Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting pupils who may have gaps in their education
Managing behaviour effectively using positive strategies
Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
Working closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff
Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
Contributing to a safe and supportive school environment
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a qualified English Teacher with QTS who is passionate about working with young people and is able to adapt their teaching style to suit pupils with additional needs.
Experience within SEMH, SEN, PRUs, alternative provision or challenging mainstream environments would be highly desirable, although strong mainstream teachers with the right attitude and behaviour-management skills will also be considered.
You will need to be:
Patient | Resilient | Adaptable | Inspirational | Consistent | Relationship-focused
Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, ADHD, Autism, emotional regulation difficulties or gaps in education would be advantageous.
What Tradewind Recruitment Can Offer You
£150-£265 per day PAYE
ASAP start
Full-time, long-term opportunity
Dedicated SEND consultant
Free access to The National College with thousands of CPD courses
Regular support and check-ins from your consultant
Opportunities to work across a range of specialist and alternative settings
PAYE - no umbrella companiesIf you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Tradewind Recruitment SEND team will be in touch
Salary description
£150.00 - £265.00 per day