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Job Posted: 18 minutes ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Portsmouth
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Advert: English Teacher – SEND Secondary School (Portsmouth)
Position: English Teacher
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: 3rd September 2025
Contract: Fixed Term (Until December 2025 – potential for extension)
Salary: Paid to scale + SEND Allowance
Are you a passionate and resilient English Teacher with experience in SEND and SEMH settings? We’re looking for a dedicated professional to join a small, inclusive secondary school in Portsmouth, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This welcoming school provides a nurturing and structured environment for young people who may present with challenging behaviour, anxiety, or past trauma, and require a differentiated approach to learning.
The Role:
Deliver engaging and accessible English lessons across KS3 and KS4
Foster a positive and supportive learning environment
Work closely with a dedicated team of SEND professionals
Contribute to EHCP targets and behaviour support strategies
What We're Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or SEND
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Empathetic, patient, and resilient character
A commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
Benefits:
Competitive pay to scale + SEND allowance
Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable learners
Supportive SLT and CPD opportunities
Potential for contract extension beyond December 2025
Join a team that believes every student deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of their background or challenges.
Apply now to be part of something meaningful this September!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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