English Teacher

Role: English Teacher

Location: Totnes

Contract: Full time, permanent

Working Hours: 08:45 - 16:45, Monday - Friday, term-time only

Salary: £24,410 - £39,300 per annum

Do you have a passion for English and a commitment to supporting students with special educational needs (SEN)? We are looking for a dedicated English Teacher to join a highly regarded independent school in Totnes, where you can help students develop literacy skills and a love for learning in a nurturing environment.

The Role:

As an English Teacher, you will play a crucial role in delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of students with SEN. Working closely with school leaders, SENCOs and support staff, you will create a learning environment that builds confidence, communication skills and a love for literature.

All students will have complex learning needs, SEMH difficulties and challenging behaviour. Therefore, it is essential that you have excellent behaviour management skills, you’re incredibly resilient and patient.

About The School:

This independent SEN school is part of a nationwide network of specialist schools and alternative provisions led by experienced educators. The school caters to students aged 11 - 19 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing a supportive and personalised learning experience. With an Ofsted rating of 'Good’, the school offers a curriculum that blends academic and vocational subjects, complemented by excellent facilities, including specialist classrooms, therapy spaces and creative learning hubs.

About you:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Evidence of successful and recent teaching responsibility of English

• Previous experience working with SEN is advantageous

• You will be expected to work on outreach and at other school sites

• Must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle

• A team player, who is able to establish rapport with students, staff and parents and carers

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

• Permanent job roles

• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

• Working to Agency Workers Regulations

• Interview preparation, advice and support

• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay