Job Description:

English Teacher - Specialist SEN School - Hemel Hempstead

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the education and development of young people?

We are recruiting an English Teacher in Hemel Hempstead to join a specialist educational setting supporting pupils aged 7-16 with autism, ADHD and associated complex needs.

The successful candidate will teach exclusively at KS4, delivering GCSE English lessons to pupils who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative teacher who can adapt their teaching to meet individual needs, build confidence and help pupils achieve their academic potential.

The setting takes an individualised and therapeutic approach to education, recognising the importance of building positive relationships and creating an environment where pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons exclusively to KS4 pupils.

• Prepare pupils for GCSE English examinations, adapting content to suit individual abilities.

• Develop reading, writing, comprehension and analytical skills.

• Differentiate lessons to accommodate varying learning abilities and individual EHCP targets.

• Monitor progress, identify gaps in knowledge and provide targeted support.

• Use creative and practical teaching approaches to encourage engagement.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider team to support pupil progress.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English.

• Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD or additional learning needs would be advantageous.

• Confident delivering GCSE-level content and preparing pupils for examinations.

• Able to adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles.

• Patient, empathetic, resilient and enthusiastic.

• A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.

Salary: £39,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

If you are an English specialist looking for a rewarding opportunity to teach GCSE-level pupils within a smaller, supportive setting, this English Teacher position in Hemel Hempstead could be an excellent next step.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

For further information about the English Teacher opportunity in Hemel Hempstead, contact Kenan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.