English Teacher

English Teacher

SEMH Provision

Barking & Dagenham

SANZA Teaching Agency are working with an independent school in Barking & Dagenham. The school specialises in educating young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

They are seeking a calm, nurturing English teacher for KS3 & KS4 to join their team.

You must have experience teaching KS3 & KS4 GCSE English. The school is open to applications from qualified or unqualified teachers (not holding QTS).

About the School:

• The school takes a restorative approach to behaviour, conflict and communication.
• They are committed to holistic development and offer a variety of therapies to their students.
• They offer a creative, individualised curriculum and focus on nurturing confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills.
• A specialist provision for students with an Educational Health Care Plan where the primary needs are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH)
• It is a small school which aims to provide a family atmosphere where pupils and families feel supported and empowered

About you:

• Must have experience as a KS3/KS4 English teacher
• Ideally have QTS, but the school is open to unqualifed teachers with the right experience
• Have previous experience with supporting behaviour challenges, ideally within a SEMH/PRU setting
• Be able to commit to a full time role- these students are vulnerable and need consistency
• Have a calm demeanour, but be firm and able to assert clear boundaries
• ​​​​​Have a genuine interest in pastoral care and supporting vulnerable young people

This position would suit a teacher with experience in mainstream settings but has a keen interest in transitioning over to working within (SEMH) Social, Emotional, Mental Health.

Next steps:

Click "apply now" to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as an English teacher or contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com or 0207 845 6240 for more information.