English Teacher

English Teacher

Location: M23
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000
Contract: Full-time | Term Time

About the Role

Education First is looking for a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join a specialist education team, supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication difficulties and associated learning needs.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by delivering engaging, personalised English lessons that inspire confidence, develop literacy skills and help pupils achieve positive outcomes. You'll work within a nurturing, therapeutic environment where relationships, consistency and individual progress are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to pupils' individual needs, abilities and EHCP outcomes.
• Teach the English curriculum, adapting resources and teaching approaches to maximise engagement and achievement.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, using assessment to inform planning and next steps.
• Create a structured, inclusive and supportive classroom environment that promotes learning, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, personalised learning plans and annual review meetings.
• Support pupils to develop communication, literacy, confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree in English or a related subject.
• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Experience adapting teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching, assessment and curriculum planning.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a specialist SEND, SEMH or alternative provision setting.
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, trauma-informed practice and relational approaches.
• Experience contributing to EHCPs and multi-agency working.
• Experience preparing pupils for Functional Skills and/or GCSE English qualifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Term-time working.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD.
• Specialist training in SEND, safeguarding and therapeutic practice.
• A supportive, collaborative team committed to improving outcomes for young people.
• Opportunities for career progression 

Safeguarding Statement

Education First is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all required pre-employment checks.