English Teacher - Rugby

Just Teachers Ltd • Permanent • Warwickshire, United Kingdom • 3h ago

About the role:

Justteachers is currently recruiting a compassionate and skilled English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) provision in Rugby. This long-term role begins in June 2026 and will continue into the next academic year, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive, structured environment.

This unique setting caters to students aged 11-18 who require additional behavioural and emotional support. The school delivers a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet individual needs, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated English lessons that support progress and promote confidence in learners with additional needs.
Build trusting, positive relationships with students, using effective behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation and learning readiness.
Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, and external professionals to ensure consistent support and intervention.
Contribute to a nurturing and structured classroom environment that promotes emotional safety and encourages positive outcomes.
Uphold high expectations for both learning and conduct while adapting to individual learning styles and social needs.

Pre-requisites:

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
Experience teaching students with SEMH needs, either in a special school, PRU, or alternative provision is highly desirable.
Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, empathetic approach to classroom practice.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to teamwork and shared goals.
Two recent education-based references and a willingness to complete safeguarding checks.