English Teacher - SEMH

English Teacher – Trauma-Informed School
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Location: Northumberland
Contract: Full-time, term-time plus 3 days during holidays
Salary: £120-£170 (depending on qualification adn experience) 

Our agency is recruiting on behalf of a SEMH school looking for a motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner to inspire students who may have struggled in mainstream settings, including those with SEN, SEMH needs, or disrupted educational experiences.

Requirements:

• QTS or QTLS essential
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children with SEN or challenging behaviours
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence applying trauma-informed strategies
• Ability to deliver high-quality English teaching up to GCSE level
• Experience teaching and leading Functional Skills English (Entry Level to Level 2)
• Understanding of the social and emotional barriers learners may face

Role Overview:

• Deliver engaging, creative, and personalised English lessons that motivate learners and build confidence
• Teach Functional Skills English, ensuring all learners achieve meaningful progress and nationally recognised qualifications
• Work collaboratively to create bespoke learning pathways aligned with the curriculum
• Develop positive relationships with students based on the ethos of “connection before correction”
• Support students’ wider social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding at all times

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is adaptable, organised, and flexible in teaching and pastoral duties
• Can inspire a genuine enjoyment of English through innovative approaches
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to a supportive environment
• Prioritises safeguarding and can respond confidently to incidents

What’s on Offer:

• A rewarding opportunity to work in a SEMH, alternative provision setting
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
• Access to the school’s Career Progression Pathway, a unique programme allowing staff to develop their skills and career through practical experience and qualifications
• A continuously improving and expanding educational environment

Working Pattern:

• Monday – Friday, term-time plus 3 days during school holidays
• 40 hours per week

If you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities. 
 
The Education Network Offer: 
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. 
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. 
 
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. 
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. 
 
Data Privacy and Processing 
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network. 


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.