English Teacher

Posted 4 days ago

English Teacher

Leicester

Consultant

London

Consultant

London

Jimmy Carter

I specialise in connecting talented educators with long-term opportunities in SEN schools across Lon

English Teacher | QTS & Unqualified Considered | SEMH Therapeutic School | LE15 | Paid to Scale | Full Time | ASAP Start

Long Term Futures is recruiting a passionate English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH therapeutic school in Leicestershire (LE15). This full-time opportunity is open to both qualified and experienced unqualified teachers.
The school provides a nurturing, structured environment supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking an adaptable and resilient teacher who can deliver engaging English lessons, build positive relationships and help young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates, paid in line with experience and teaching scale
• Full-time position with an ASAP start
• Opportunities for both QTS-qualified and experienced unqualified teachers
• Supportive and collaborative specialist school environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals and therapeutic support teams
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Potential for a long-term or temp-to-perm placement

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate a range of learning abilities, emotional needs and individual education plans
• Create a safe, structured and positive classroom environment that encourages engagement and achievement
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, promoting emotional regulation, confidence and resilience
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches to support individual development
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SEN staff and therapeutic professionals to provide consistent, individualised support
• Promote positive behaviour through patience, clear boundaries and a trauma-informed approach
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) desirable, although experienced unqualified teachers will be considered
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence delivering the English curriculum
• Previous experience teaching in an SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or secondary school setting is desirable
• Understanding of trauma-informed teaching, positive behaviour support and differentiated learning
• Ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Strong classroom management, communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential

Why Long Term Futures?

• Competitive pay rates
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and career development opportunities
• Trusted by educators – read our Trustpilot reviews

Informal meetings are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.

Not quite the right fit? Get in touch to discuss other SEND, SEMH and specialist education opportunities we’re recruiting for across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

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