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SEMH English Teacher
Prospero Teaching are recruitng for a specialist SEN School situated on the edge of the beautiful New Forest who are seeking a committed and experienced English Specialist to join its dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the English curriculum to pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4, up to GCSE level.
The school caters to students aged 11-16 with a range of Special Educational Needs and is recognised for providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where learners are encouraged to develop essential life skills and prepare for adulthood.
The English curriculum is designed to build literacy, communication, and language skills in a way that is engaging, accessible, and individually tailored. Through small class sizes and a supportive team, students are empowered to build confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons are structured to foster a love of language, promote academic progress, and develop functional skills for everyday life.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified primary-trained teacher with a strong foundation in English
- Have the ability to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils
- Demonstrate a passion for working with young people with Special Educational Needs
- Collaborate effectively with a supportive and enthusiastic English team
- Show creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusive education
- Previous experience working with SEN pupils is highly advantageous
Contract Details:
- Location: Southampton, Hampshire
- Position: English Teacher
- Type of work: KS3/KS4 English Class Teacher
- Contract or position start date: 3rd September 2025
- Duration / Likely Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term
- Contract or position: end date (if applicable)
- Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Fixed Term
- Full time/part time: Full time
- Minimum rate of pay: From 162.31 per day
- Hours 8:30 am 4pm, plus parents evenings
Experience, Training And Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year English teaching experience in the UK
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years
Other
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
