Urgent Opening: English Teacher - SEN Secondary School, Sheffield
Location: Specialist SEN provision, Sheffield
Contract: ASAP start through July 2027
Pay: Competitive daily rate via PAYE (no umbrella company deductions, rate dependent on experience) plus accrued holiday pay
Academics is seeking an English Teacher to become part of a specialist SEN secondary school on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. The position involves delivering English throughout Key Stage 4, working with pupils in Years 9 to 11 under a secondary-style framework. You will be responsible for guiding a Year 11 group through to their final GCSE examination, making this a pivotal and highly fulfilling role.
The Position
You will deliver GCSE English Language to students operating within a secondary model in an SEN environment. The ideal applicant will support Year 11 learners through their last GCSE exam, which calls for solid subject expertise and the capacity to manage behaviour successfully within a specialist provision.
Main Duties
- Design and deliver captivating GCSE English Language lessons
- Equip Year 11 students for their final GCSE examination
- Instruct across Years 9 to 11 within a secondary-style framework
- Sustain robust behaviour management consistent with school policy
- Tailor teaching approaches to address the requirements of pupils with SEN
- Collaborate with support staff and the broader school community
- Uphold safeguarding protocols at all times
- Cultivate a calm, steady and encouraging learning atmosphere
Applicant Criteria
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification
- Background in teaching GCSE English Language
- Capacity to work 5 days per week until the close of the academic year
- Solid behaviour management abilities
- Prior SEN/SEMH teaching background advantageous, or a readiness to work within a specialist provision
- Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to secure both)
What Academics Provides
- Full-time English teaching role within a specialist SEN provision
- Competitive daily rate, paid weekly - term time only
- Complimentary CPD focused on complex needs
- A committed consultant supporting you throughout your placement
- Referral bonus - receive up to £125 in Love2Shop vouchers for each education professional you recommend
- Temp to permanent contracts where relevant
If you are a dedicated English Teacher with robust behaviour management abilities and the commitment to guide Year 11 pupils through their GCSE exams, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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