Secondary English Teacher

Job in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK

Listing for: Prospero Teaching

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-29

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
High School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 210 GBP Daily GBP 210.00 DAY

Secondary English Teacher - Alternative Provision | Newcastle

About the Role:

Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours.
Create a positive, nurturing, and structured learning environment that encourages progress and engagement.
Adapt lesson delivery to meet the individual needs and abilities of learners.
Assess, monitor, and record student progress and attainment.
Build strong, positive relationships with students to support both academic achievement and personal development.
Promote positive behaviour strategies and support students in developing confidence, resilience, and independence.
Work collaboratively with support staff, parents, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for students.

Pay, Hours and

Contract:

Pay:
Up to £210 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours:

8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract:

Full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent
Start Date:

September 2026
Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
A recognised PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
Previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
Experience working in an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEMH setting, or with students displaying challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage and inspire students who may have become disengaged from education.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Right to work in the UK.
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
Professional references covering the last two years.

About Prospero Teaching:

Prospero Teaching is a leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and specialist provisions across the UK.

We provide day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing solutions.

We offer a range of FREE CPD-certified training courses to support your professional development and career progression.