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SEMH English Lead Teacher
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17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Are you a qualified and experienced English with experience in SEND/SEMH Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and help to grow our established school
If so wed love to hear from you!
Role: SEMH English Lead Teacher
Salary: up to 41137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus 3000 subject lead allowance
Location: Congleton Cheshire
Contract: permanent
Hours: full time (core hours 8:30am to 4:40pm Monday to Friday)
If so wed love to hear from you!
Role: SEMH English Lead Teacher
Salary: up to 41137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus 3000 subject lead allowance
Location: Congleton Cheshire
Contract: permanent
Hours: full time (core hours 8:30am to 4:40pm Monday to Friday)
Esland is committed to changing childrens lives for the better offering nurturing and inclusive environments where every child can thrive. Using our Turning the Curve model we support our pupils to overcome barriers to learning and build towards a positive new chapter.
This is an exciting and fantastic opportunity to be part of the senior team of our highly sought after specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 7 to 18 years who have SEND and SEMH needs.
This is an exciting and fantastic opportunity to be part of the senior team of our highly sought after specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 7 to 18 years who have SEND and SEMH needs.
The role:
As a SEN Teacher and subject lead youll play a key role in delivering high-quality engaging lessons tailored to individual needs. You will:
- Plan and deliver lessons across the schools English department
- Be responsible for upskilling and training staff
- Ensure baseline is completed
- Provide phonics and literacy intervention
- Have over sight of reading strategies
- Support pupils academic and personal development through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
- Contribute to EHCP reviews and PEP meetings
- Foster a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Work closely with colleagues families and external agencies
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times
Whilst this job description gives a reasonable overview of the post it is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner and take on any other duties that may be reasonably delegated from time to time.
What we can offer a SEN Lead Teacher:
- A competitive salary of up to 41137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus 3000 subject lead allowance
- Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme which is double matched up to 20% meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
- Company sick pay
- Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free!
- Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
- Comprehensive paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
- Fantastic opportunities for career development we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7 365 days a year
- Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
- A 500 bonus via our Refer a Friend scheme
- Monthly recognition awards
- Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a childs life!
Requirements for a SEN Lead Teacher:
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- A minimum of 2 years post graduation experience
- Strong understanding of SEND and SEMH
- Knowledge of assessment frameworks and progress tracking
- Excellent behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Desirable:
- Subject/Department leader experience (or acting leadership experience)
- Experience in teaching across alternative subjects (and a willingness to support other departments as the team grows)
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race religion disability age gender sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
If youre ready to take the next step in your teaching career and want to be part of a supportive forward-thinking team apply today!
If youre ready to take the next step in your teaching career and want to be part of a supportive forward-thinking team apply today!
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About Company
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfo ... View more
