SEN English Teacher

A specialist independent day school in Lancashire is seeking a Lead English Teacher to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The role involves leading and coordinating the English curriculum, managing literacy and phonics interventions, and developing English as a key academic focus. Additional responsibilities include training staff, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, and acting as the Careers Officer to ensure compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Salary: M1 - UPS2, plus an additional £1,500 Expert payment per annum.
Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time Only

Qualifications: PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed, or equivalent, with experience in SEN, safeguarding, and managing challenging behaviors.

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities
• Perkbox discounts on everyday expenses
• Competitive pay with annual reviews
• Enhanced leave, company sick pay, pension, life assurance
• UK Health Cash Plan covering healthcare expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
• £1,000 referral bonus (*terms apply)

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.

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