Job Title: English Teacher (SEMH Setting)
Protocol Education are working with a SEMH school in the Swindon area who are looking to employ a new English Teacher.
This specialist SEMH provision supports young people who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. The focus is on early intervention, re-engagement, and helping students rebuild confidence in learning and in themselves.
Students are supported through small classes, personalised pathways and a strong pastoral approach. The aim is simple but powerful, to help young people reset, rebuild and move forward, both academically and emotionally.
Location: Wiltsihre
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Role
We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient English Teacher who understands that progress looks different for every learner.
You’ll be teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4, working with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education, including social, emotional and mental health needs. This role is as much about relationships as it is about subject knowledge.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Delivering engaging, differentiated English lessons tailored to individual needs
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Supporting literacy development, confidence and communication skills
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Creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment
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Using strong, consistent behaviour management strategies rooted in empathy
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Working closely with pastoral staff, SEN teams and external professionals
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Contributing to personalised learning plans and tracking progress meaningfully
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
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English specialism, with experience teaching up to GCSE level
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Confident behaviour management and a trauma-informed approach
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Patience, empathy and emotional intelligence
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A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs
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Flexibility, resilience and a team-first mindset
Why This Role?
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Make a real difference to young people who need it most
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Small class sizes and a strong support network around you
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A setting that values relationships, wellbeing and individual progress
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Opportunities for ongoing professional development
We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!
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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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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