English Teacher

English Teacher Needed for SEMH School in Haywards Heath

We are working with a fantastic provision in Haywards Heath who are looking for the right individual to join their team. This school is looking for a creative English teacher committed to improving the exam results, progress, and engagement of pupils. If you’re ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a mixed independent school for children aged 9 -18 who have a range of special needs including SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) needs, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, Dyslexia or a range of cognitive and processing needs.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience, although previous experience working with students with SEMH is preferable. Experience working with children with challenging behaviour is important and a strong sense of behaviour management is key.

Experience of teaching Key Stage 4, including planning, delivering and assessing bespoke creative teaching programmes within the expectations of the National Curriculum is essential.

Due to the location of the school, the ideal candidate will need to be a driver with access to their own vehicle, as there are no public transport routes.

• You would be in the one School ASAP, Full time.

• Working with students who have challenging behaviour, attachment and trauma.

• This is a setting where having a calm, nurturing and empathetic nature is key

• Some experience within SEND / SEMH preferable not necessity

• Passionate about supporting students and their social and emotional journey

• Would accept ECT’s

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation to deliver great lessons

• Understanding of SEMH

• Understanding of Secondary Curriculum

• Behaviour management skills

• An ability to adhere to and implement schools’ various policies

1. We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.

2. We are widely-recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.

3. We offer an excellent 'refer-a-friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for every teacher you refer to us (after they work 10 days or more).

4. We pay our teachers in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid the same as a permanent employee, regardless of how many days you work.

5. You will have your own dedicated consultant, who is fully-trained to answer all your questions and provide ongoing support and guidance.

6. We will also invite you to our CPD training sessions, which are delivered by our in-house team of former senior leaders, and are entirely free to attend!

Great! If you meet the criteria to become a supply teacher with Engage, you can apply below or contact us directly.

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training.

If you don’t hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we’ll keep your CV on file and get in touch if something suitable comes up. (You can still apply for our other roles, too!)

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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We look forward to working with you!