Role: English Teacher
Salary: MPS 1-6 £34,398 - £46,839 or UPS 1-2 £48,913 - £50,668
(depending on experience) + £2,787 SEN Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to join our supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and nurturing practitioner who is committed to helping pupils with additional needs achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will ideally have a primary teaching background and experience adapting learning to meet a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties and speech and language needs.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Plan and deliver
engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs
· Create a positive,
inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
· Differentiate teaching
strategies to support varied abilities and communication styles
· Work collaboratively
with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral teams
· Monitor progress and celebrate pupil achievement both academically and personally
The
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
· Qualified Teacher
Status (QTS)
· Experience working
within SEN settings or supporting pupils with additional needs
· A primary-trained
approach with strong literacy teaching skills
· Excellent behaviour
management and relationship-building skills
· Patience, resilience, creativity, and a genuine passion for inclusive education
We
Offer:
· A welcoming and
supportive staff team
· Ongoing professional
development opportunities
· Smaller class sizes and
specialist support
· The opportunity to make
a real difference in young people’s lives
If
you are an enthusiastic teacher who believes every child deserves the
opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Ellie Davison
01494 673740
recruit@alfristonschool.com
