English Teacher


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£180 to £220 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE15 6AJ
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

English Teacher - Therapeutic SEMH School

Oakham, Rutland

Start: Ideally early December

Full-time, Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Are you an enthusiastic English Teacher who wants to do more than simply deliver lessons?

SEND Inclusion Support is working with a fantastic partner school in Oakham to recruit an English Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover within a specialist therapeutic setting for young people with SEMH needs.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team and work with young people who may have previously struggled to engage with mainstream education.

You will teach English while adapting your approach to the individual needs of pupils.

You'll be responsible for:

Planning and delivering engaging English lessons

Adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEMH needs

Building strong, positive relationships

Supporting literacy, communication and confidence

Creating a calm and predictable learning environment

Encouraging pupils to re-engage with education

Working closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider therapeutic team

Tracking progress and adapting teaching accordingly

We're looking for a teacher who is:

Qualified to teach English

Patient, resilient and consistent

Confident managing challenging behaviour

Able to adapt teaching to individual needs

Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Comfortable working within a therapeutic, relationship-led environment

SEMH, specialist, AP or alternative education experience would be highly desirable.

Mainstream teachers with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine interest in SEMH are also encouraged to apply.

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive staff team where relationships are central to the way the school works.

This isn't about expecting every pupil to fit the same model of education. It's about understanding the young person in front of you and finding ways to help them succeed.

Start ideally early December. Fixed-term maternity cover.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.

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