English Teacher

This ‘Outstanding’ school is looking to appoint an English Teacher for as soon as possible start. This is for Pupil Referral Unit School based in Tooting, Wandsworth.

About the role

As an English Teacher in their specialist setting, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of pupils with additional needs, including those with EHCPs.
• Support pupils who may have faced challenges such as permanent exclusion, extended absences, or difficulty maintaining mainstream school placements.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, skills, and a love for learning.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement strategies that enable each student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the school

The School has a strong commitment to supporting the young people to achieve the best possible outcomes regardless of their special educational needs. All young people are offered a provision that is best suited to their particular needs and are offered inclusive teaching which will enable them to make the best possible progress in school and feel that they are a valued member of the wider school community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of English Teacher you will:

• • Has a proven track record of teaching English at secondary level, with QTS or equivalent qualifications.
• • Understands the unique challenges of working with young people who have additional needs, including SEN and SEMH.
• • Is creative, adaptable, and resilient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• • Shares our commitment to inclusive education and is motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• • Qualified Teacher Status

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Martyna Kania on 020 7065 7522 or email Martyna.Kania@smartteachers.co.uk.