English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher 
Pay Rate: £34,121 per annum
Location: Warwickshire
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 15:30pm (Full time, Term time, Permanent)

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a full-time Qualified English Teacher to join a specialist school in Warwickshire, a permanent role catering to students aged 6-19 years old with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate individual to make a significant impact in a supportive and engaging educational environment.

The school is committed to providing a tailored educational experience for students with ASC. By placing each student at the centre of their learning journey, the school fosters independence, lifelong learning, and achievement without limitations. The setting is designed to create a nurturing, homely environment, allowing students to feel secure and engaged while receiving high-quality education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering English lessons to small groups in a specialised base designed to support students’ academic and personal development. This role requires an individual with strong relationship-building skills, resilience, and the ability to communicate confidently with vulnerable learners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering creative and target-based English lessons tailored to individual student needs.

• Advocating outdoor learning and incorporating it into lesson plans.

• Developing and implementing Schemes of Work aligned with students’ autism manifestations.

• Managing behaviour effectively through resolution management and developmental reflection.

• Tracking and reporting student progress using assessment software.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals, parents, and carers.

• Contributing to students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personal development.

• Participating in departmental meetings, Inset days, and professional development activities.

• Ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

• Embedding British values and fostering students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with ASC.

• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies, with a focus on resolution techniques.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and parents/carers.

• Passion for outdoor and experiential learning.

• Practical knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Primary, Secondary, or Special Education.

• Team Teach qualification or knowledge of safe student handling.

• First Aid certification.

• Autism Level 1 & 2 training.

• Ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment considering students’ sensory needs.

• Contributing to the school’s ethos and participating in local community activities.

• Supporting staff meetings, assessments, and reporting processes.

• Upholding health and safety regulations within the school environment.

How to Apply

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency dedicated to recruiting high-quality teaching professionals. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now to become part of a team dedicated to empowering students and shaping their futures.