English Teacher - Specialist SEND School
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full Time - Maternity Cover
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
Subject: English
Potential TLR: Leadership of Primary & Secondary English
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced English Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in Sheffield on a full-time maternity cover basis, starting immediately.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient teacher who is confident teaching English Language at GCSE level and enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
There is also the potential for a TLR for the leadership of both Primary and Secondary English for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to take on additional responsibility and develop their leadership experience.
The Role
You will be teaching English across KS3 and KS4, supporting students to develop their literacy skills and working towards English Language GCSE.
The school supports students with a range of additional needs and barriers to learning, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
Additional learning needs and barriers to engagementExperience of working within a specialist SEND, SEMH or alternative provision setting would be highly beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can build positive relationships with students, maintain clear boundaries and adapt their teaching to meet individual needs.
For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on leadership responsibility for English across both Primary and Secondary, with a TLR available.
The successful candidate will have:
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Experience teaching English at secondary level
Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 English
Experience teaching English Language GCSE
A strong understanding of the secondary English curriculum
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
The ability to adapt lessons to meet a range of individual needs
Experience working with students with SEND/SEMH would be advantageous
A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
A genuine commitment to helping students achieve their potential
For the leadership element, the ability to provide effective curriculum leadership across Primary and Secondary English
Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?
As a teacher working with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
Competitive rates of pay
PAYE - no umbrella companies
Free access to The National College, including hundreds of CPD courses
£100 referral bonus for successful teacher referrals
Easy online registration and timesheet systems
Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Sheffield and South Yorkshire
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
Tradewind Recruitment are a GCA-approved education supplier, supporting our work with schools and TrustsThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced English specialist who wants to make a real difference to young people while potentially taking the next step into curriculum leadership.
If you are an English Teacher with QTS, English Language GCSE experience and a passion for supporting students with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity with Tradewind Recruitment
