SEMH English Specialist and Lead Teacher

Are you a qualified and experienced English teacher with experience in SEND/SEMH? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and help to establish a brand new SEN school? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role: SEMH English Specialist and Lead Teacher

Salary: up to £41,137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £3,000 subject lead allowance

Location: Doncaster, DN5

Contract: permanent

Hours: full time (core hours 8:30am to 4:40pm, Monday to Friday)

Interview date: ASAP

Role start date: September 2026

We are excited to announce that Esland will be opening a new SEN school in Doncaster in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing, specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18 years who have SEND and SEMH needs.

Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better, offering nurturing and inclusive environments where every child can thrive. Using our “Turning the Curve” model, we support our pupils to overcome barriers to learning and build towards a positive new chapter.

As a SEN Teacher and subject lead, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs. You will:

• Plan and deliver lessons across core subjects (with a particular emphasis on English)
• Support pupils’ academic and personal development through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and PEP meetings
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Work closely with colleagues, families, and external agencies
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times

Whilst this job description gives a reasonable overview of the post, it is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner and take on any other duties that may be reasonably delegated from time to time.

• A competitive salary of up to £41,137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £3,000 subject lead allowance
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free!
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• A minimum of 2 years post graduation experience
• Strong understanding of SEND and SEMH
• Knowledge of assessment frameworks and progress tracking
• Excellent behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

• Subject/Department leader experience (or acting leadership experience)
• Experience in teaching across alternative subjects (and a willingness to support other departments as the team grows)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching career and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, apply today!