SEND English Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

Engage Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist school in the East Grinstead area to recruit an English Teacher for a permanent position starting in September 2026. A later start date, including January 2027, may be considered for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and therapeutic learning environment where relationships are at the heart of education. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced trauma, attachment difficulties and disrupted education. Staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing environment where every young person is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), if you're passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping students develop both academically and emotionally, we'd love to hear from you.

As the successful English Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, creative and differentiated English lessons across the secondary age range.
• Inspire a love of reading, writing and literature while preparing students for GCSE and other accredited qualifications.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual learning needs of pupils with SEMH and additional SEND.
• Create a calm, safe and nurturing classroom where students feel supported to succeed.
• Monitor progress through effective assessment and provide meaningful feedback to help students achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Play an active role in promoting positive behaviour, resilience and engagement in learning.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English within a secondary setting.
• A strong understanding of the secondary English curriculum.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach to supporting young people.
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice or SEND (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers as well as ECTs. Previous experience working within a specialist setting is advantageous, but teachers with mainstream experience and a genuine interest in SEMH are encouraged to apply.

At Engage Education, we put our teachers first. We provide ongoing support throughout your career and work hard to match you with schools where you can thrive.

When you join Engage, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR).
• Your own dedicated education consultant providing personalised support.
• Free CPD delivered by our experienced team of former senior leaders.
• Access to permanent and long-term opportunities across the region.
• Our Refer a Friend scheme - earn a £50 Amazon voucher when your referral completes five days of work.

If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career and make a lasting impact in a specialist SEMH setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Engage Education team for more information.

All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

If you do not hear from us within two working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details and contact you regarding future suitable opportunities.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Full assistance with the DBS process is provided.

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