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SEMH English Teacher - Leyton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Location: Leyton, East London
English Teacher - Secondary SEMH School | September Start
Are you an English Teacher looking for a role where you can build strong relationships with students and genuinely make a difference?
Remedy Education is currently working with a secondary SEMH school in Leyton that is looking for an enthusiastic and resilient English Teacher to join their team for a September 2026 start.
This is a great opportunity for an English Teacher who enjoys working with young people who may have struggled within mainstream education and benefit from a more personalised and supportive approach.
You will be teaching KS3 and KS4 English, helping students build their confidence, develop their literacy skills and work towards their qualifications.
The Role
As an English Teacher, you will:
Teach English across KS3 and KS4
Plan and deliver engaging English Language and Literature lessons
Adapt lessons to suit different abilities, needs and learning styles
Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Create a calm, structured and positive classroom environment
Encourage students who may have lost confidence in their education
Support students working towards GCSE qualifications
Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning targets
Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team
Use different approaches to keep students engaged and interested in English
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for an English Teacher who:
Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
Has strong subject knowledge and experience teaching English at secondary level
Has good classroom and behaviour management skills
Is patient, consistent and able to build relationships with challenging students
Can remain calm and positive in difficult situations
Is confident adapting their teaching to individual students
Has a genuine interest in supporting young people with SEMH needsExperience within an SEMH school, PRU, AP or SEN setting would be an advantage, but mainstream English Teachers with the right attitude and experience will also be considered.
About the School
The school is a specialist secondary SEMH setting in Leyton, supporting young people who require a different approach to education.
The school focuses heavily on relationships, behaviour, emotional development and helping students re-engage with learning. Classes are smaller than those typically found in mainstream schools, allowing teachers to provide more individual support.
You'll be joining a supportive team that understands the challenges of working with SEMH students and works closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Why Apply?
September 2026 start
Full-time, long-term position
Permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Supportive leadership team
Smaller class sizes
Specialist SEMH environment
Strong focus on staff and student relationships
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to gain valuable SEMH experience
Make a genuine difference to young people's education and future
Apply Today
If you're an English Teacher looking for a September start and would like to work in a school where you can really get to know your students and see the difference you can make, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information about this SEMH English Teacher role in Leyton, contact Zeki at Remedy Education today.
SEMH English Teacher - Leyton
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