English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school in Enfield , supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate English Teacher who enjoys working in a smaller, supportive environment and is confident adapting their teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education.

The Role

• Location: Enfield
• Position: English Teacher
• Setting: Specialist SEMH School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Pay: 150- 265 per day PAYE, depending on experience
• Age Range: Secondary
• Qualification: QTS required
• Experience: Experience teaching within an SEN, SEMH or alternative provision setting desirable

The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic and relationship-based environment , supporting pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education.

As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible English lessons, while developing positive relationships with pupils and supporting their wider social and emotional development.

Your Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons
• Adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Creating a positive, calm and inclusive classroom environment
• Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils who may have gaps in their education
• Managing behaviour effectively using positive strategies
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
• Working closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Contributing to a safe and supportive school environment

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified English Teacher with QTS who is passionate about working with young people and is able to adapt their teaching style to suit pupils with additional needs.

Experience within SEMH, SEN, PRUs, alternative provision or challenging mainstream environments would be highly desirable, although strong mainstream teachers with the right attitude and behaviour-management skills will also be considered.

You will need to be:

Patient Resilient Adaptable Inspirational Consistent Relationship-focused

Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, ADHD, Autism, emotional regulation difficulties or gaps in education would be advantageous.

What Tradewind Recruitment Can Offer You

• 150- 265 per day PAYE
• ASAP start
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Dedicated SEND consultant
• Free access to The National College with thousands of CPD courses
• Regular support and check-ins from your consultant
• Opportunities to work across a range of specialist and alternative settings
• PAYE - no umbrella companies

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Tradewind Recruitment SEND team will be in touch.