SEMH English Lead Teacher
Location: Congleton, Cheshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (core hours 8:30am to 4:40pm, Monday to Friday)
Salary: Up to £41,137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £3,000 subject lead allowance
Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better, offering nurturing and inclusive environments where every child can thrive. Using our “Turning the Curve” model, we support our pupils to overcome barriers to learning and build towards a positive new chapter. This role is part of the senior team of a highly sought‑after specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 7 to 18 years who have SEND and SEMH needs.
Essential Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- A minimum of 2 years post‑graduation experience
- Strong understanding of SEND and SEMH
- Knowledge of assessment frameworks and progress tracking
- Excellent behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Desirable Qualifications
- Subject/Department leader experience (or acting leadership experience)
- Experience in teaching across alternative subjects and a willingness to support other departments as the team grows
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
Benefits
- Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, double matched up to 20%, meaning a total pension contribution of up to 30%
- Company sick pay
- Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free!
- Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
- Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
- Fantastic opportunities for career development – over 100 colleagues were promoted last year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
- Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
- A £500 bonus via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
- Monthly recognition awards
- Access to big‑brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E‑Together
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life!
Semh English Lead Teacher in Congleton employer: Esland Care
Esland Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of looked-after children. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and support, fostering a collaborative and compassionate work culture. Our flexible shift patterns and commitment to staff well-being ensure that you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a difference in your community.
