Online Secondary Teacher. Job in Somerset Education & Training Jobs

Type: Temp-to-Perm contract

Hours: 30 hours per week (hours variable)

Location: ONLINE

Start: 20/04/2026

Salary: MPS 1-6 (£166.80 - £232.57 per day during 60 day trial period)

This is a brand new offering for education from Elementa Education Group. We are seeking a fully qualified teacher (FQT) or NQT with significant SEND Teaching experience (induction cannot be supported).

The role will involve delivering pre-planned lessons tailored to the cohort of up to x12 learners in an online classroom environment. All of our learners have an EHCP and the work would be suitable & accessible for the groups and individuals. We anticipate the initial cohort to be Key Stage 3 and learning would be delivered in an ALP style/format however, in line with the National Curriculum for English & Maths and following the THRIVE approach.

Many of the learners we support have not engaged in education for a significant amount of time so an individualised approach for each child is necessary.

Skills we’re looking for:

• (desirable) online teaching experience
• (essential) UK QTS / QTLS
• (essential) National Curriculum delivery experience (any subject is fine)
• (essential) the ability to deliver Maths & English skills
• (essential) SEND experience relating to Autism, SEMH, ADHD, trauma
• (essential) sound safeguarding knowledge (training will also be provided annually)
• (desirable) experience of using a web-based online planning & assessment tool/portal

The right person will:

• be adaptable
• be able to demonstrate prior knowledge of working with learners in an SEND setting
• ideally have previous experience of teaching online
• show a real passion for creating opportunities for learners not currently accessing education via conventional avenues
• have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• have experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
• have the desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideas can be implemented.

Our business is growing to reach an increasingly wider profile of learner. Invariably, the learners we support have additional needs, an EHCP or are Gifted & Talented. Fundamentally our business is wholly child-centered to creatively meet the needs of every learner.

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full-prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.