English Teacher

Inspire a love of English and help young people overcome barriers to learning in a specialist SEMH setting where every achievement is celebrated.

English Teacher (full time, permanent)
Salford
£32,000 - £51,000 per annum plus performance-related bonus of up to an additional month's salary
Start date: September 2026 or sooner if available

The School and the Role

This specialist SEMH and SEND school in Salford supports young people with social, emotional and mental health needs through a therapeutic and relationship-based approach, helping pupils develop the confidence, resilience and skills they need to succeed both academically and personally.

As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and ambitious English lessons across Key Stage 4, including Functional Skills English and GCSE English Language. You will adapt learning to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, using creative and flexible teaching strategies to promote progress, engagement and a lifelong appreciation of reading, writing and communication.

Working closely with the Head of School and a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in embedding a therapeutic ethos across the provision. Through strong relationships, high expectations and consistent practice, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, raise aspirations and achieve positive outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist who is passionate about inclusion and wants to make a genuine difference within a growing and innovative specialist education setting.

Requirements

To be considered for this English Teacher role, you will:

• Hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• Have experience teaching English at secondary level, including GCSE English Language and/or Functional Skills English
• Have experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, alternative provision or additional learning barriers
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management, communication and relationship-building skills
• Use assessment and evidence-informed teaching strategies to support progress and raise attainment
• Work effectively with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies to support positive outcomes
• Show a commitment to inclusive, pupil-centred education and high aspirations for every learner
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to contribute to enrichment activities where required

What we offer
As an English Teacher and part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions. 
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

If you are an English Teacher based near Salford who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners, then we want to hear from you. 

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