Job Description

English Teacher

Qualified or Unqualified

KS3 & KS4

SEMH School

Barking & Dagenham

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting an excellent school in Barking & Dagenham. The school is an independent provision that specialises in educating young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. They are looking for an English Teacher for KS3 & KS4.

Applications from qualified or unqualified teachers (not holding QTS) will be considered. If unqualified, you must have long-term experience teaching GCSE English.

The school:


The school specialises in educating young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

The school takes a restorative approach to behaviour, conflict and communication and are led by a trauma- informed approach. 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.

About you:

  • Must have experience as a GCSE KS/KS4 English teacher
  • Ideally have previous experience within a SEMH/PRU setting, however, applications from mainstream secondary teachers with a keen interest in transition into SEMH will also be considered
  • Have a calm and caring nature, but be able to set firm and clear boundaries
  • ​​​​​Have a genuine interest in pastoral care and supporting vulnerable young people

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.

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