Teacher of English (SEMH)

Swindon | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Paid to Scale

Thrive Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a small SEMH specialist setting in Swindon to recruit an English Teacher for an immediate start.

This nurturing and supportive provision caters for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a therapeutic and personalised approach to education. With small class sizes, a strong focus on wellbeing, and a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, the setting is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a meaningful difference and who thrives in an environment where relationships, resilience and individual progress are at the heart of everything.

The Role

As an SEMH English Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and accessible English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Adapt learning to meet a range of academic, emotional and behavioural needs
• Support students to re-engage with education and develop confidence in their abilities
• Build positive and consistent relationships with learners
• Work collaboratively with support staff and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students
• Position Details
• Full-time position
• Immediate start
• Teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Paid to scale
• Small SEMH specialist setting
• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students' educational journeys
• Potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate

About You

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching English within a secondary, specialist or alternative provision setting
• Are passionate about supporting students with additional social, emotional and mental health needs
• Can create an engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and strong relationship-building skills
• Have effective behaviour management strategies and a flexible approach to teaching

Previous experience within an SEMH, SEND or Alternative Provision setting would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from teachers looking to transition into specialist education.

Why Choose Thrive Education?

At Thrive Education, we pride ourselves on providing honest communication, expert advice and ongoing support throughout your placement. Our experienced education recruitment team has extensive knowledge of the local market and is committed to helping you find the right role.

Interested?

If you're a dedicated English teacher looking for a rewarding role within a supportive SEMH specialist setting in Swindon, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Thrive Education for a confidential discussion about the role.