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SEND English Teacher

Dovetail Ref: BBBH188796
SEN & Support £42,000 - £47,000 per annum permanent mid Level Urgent 26 August 2026
Manchester, England

Education Details

English SEN other
Levels: GCSEFunctional Skills

Job Description

English Teacher – Specialist Education

Location: Manchester
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time Permanent

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking for a new opportunity within specialist education?

We are recruiting for an English Teacher to join a specialist education organisation supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

The Role

  • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons.
  • Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs.
  • Support learners working across a range of abilities.
  • Monitor, assess and track progress.
  • Support learners to achieve their English qualifications.
  • Build positive relationships and promote engagement.
  • Support positive behaviour, attendance and participation.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialist support staff.
  • Help learners develop confidence, communication and progression skills.

About You

  • Strong English subject knowledge.
  • Recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET.
  • Experience teaching English, ideally GCSE and/or Functional Skills.
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • Able to differentiate effectively for individual needs.
  • Passionate, resilient and learner-focused.

Experience working with SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or specialist education would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

  • M1–M6 salary scale
  • ASAP start
  • Specialist education environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people
  • Supportive and collaborative setting

Interested? Apply now or contact us for further information.

What's on Offer

  • M1–M6 salary scale
  • Supportive and collaborative setting
  • Specialist education environment

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

A consultant will call you within one working day of your application.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
  • Strong English subject knowledge
  • Experience teaching English
  • GCSE and/or Functional Skills teaching experience
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to differentiate effectively

Benefits

  • M1–M6 salary scale
  • Supportive and collaborative setting
  • Specialist education environment

Skills & Qualifications

English teachingGCSE EnglishFunctional Skills EnglishSEND supportSEMH supportBehaviour managementDifferentiationProgress trackingRelationship building

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