English Teacher - SEMH Secondary School
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, High School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher
English Teacher - SEMH Secondary School
Uttoxeter
Full-time April Start
Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a new SEMH secondary school in Uttoxeter, opening in April, to recruit an English Teacher.
This role involves teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills English to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, within a supportive and structured environment that focuses on re-engagement and personal development.
About the role
- Teaching English at GCSE and Functional Skills level
- Adapting lessons to meet a range of emotional and behavioural needs
- Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils
- Supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing
- Working closely with SEND and pastoral teams
What we're looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching English at secondary level
- Confidence working with pupils with SEMH or SEND needs
- Calm, consistent behaviour management
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Satisfactory professional references
Why work with Simply Education?
- Support from a SEND specialist consultant who takes the time to understand you
- Transparent communication and tailored job matching
- Access to roles within new and established specialist settings
- Continued support throughout your placement
Why join this school?
- Opportunity to join a brand-new SEMH provision
- Small class sizes and a strong emphasis on wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and clear behaviour frameworks
Safeguarding statement
Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and safeguarding vetting, in line with safer recruitment practice.
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