English Teacher

SEMH Provision (English Teacher)

Location: Barking and Dagenham, London

Salary: £200 – £240 per day

Job reference: LMS
254ET
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SANZA Teaching Agency is working with an independent school in Barking & Dagenham. The school specialises in educating young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

They are seeking a calm, nurturing English teacher for KS3 & KS4 to join their team.

You must have experience teaching KS3 & KS4 GCSE English. The school is open to applications from qualified or unqualified teachers (not holding QTS).

• The school takes a restorative approach to behaviour, conflict and communication.
• It is committed to holistic development and offers a variety of therapies to students.
• It offers a creative, individualised curriculum and focuses on nurturing confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills.
• Specialist provision for students with an Educational Health Care Plan where the primary needs are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH).
• It is a small school that aims to provide a family atmosphere where pupils and families feel supported and empowered.

• Must have experience as a KS3/KS4 English teacher.
• Ideally have QTS, but the school is open to unqualified teachers with the right experience.
• Previous experience supporting behaviour challenges, ideally within a SEMH/PRU setting.
• Ready to commit to a full-time role – these students are vulnerable and need consistency.
• Possesses a calm demeanour, but is firm and able to assert clear boundaries.
• Has a genuine interest in pastoral care and supporting vulnerable young people.

This position would suit a teacher with experience in mainstream settings who is keen to transition to working within SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health).

Click apply now to be considered for this opportunity or contact Lauren McNaught at laur or  for more information.