English Teacher Required - SEMH Specialist School Are you a dedicated and experienced English Teacher with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can inspire young people, rebuild confidence, and make a lasting difference through education?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a skilled and compassionate English Teacher to work within a specialist SEMH school setting. This opportunity is ideal for an educator who has proven experience teaching English in an SEMH provision or alternative education environment and is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
The Role This position involves delivering engaging and accessible English lessons to students who may have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings due to emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges. The school provides a supportive, structured environment where relationships, consistency, and personalised learning are key.
As the English Teacher, you will be responsible for:
* Planning and teaching English Language and Literature lessons tailored to individual needs

* Supporting pupils with literacy development, communication skills, and confidence

* Managing behaviour positively using trauma-informed and restorative approaches

* Building strong, trusting relationships with students who require additional support

* Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, and external professionals

* Encouraging student progress both academically and emotionally

The Ideal Candidate To be considered for this role, you must have:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)

* Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching English

* Previous experience working within an SEMH school or specialist provision

* Excellent behaviour management and a calm, resilient teaching style

* A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to meeting diverse needs

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment? Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with a strong reputation for supporting teachers in specialist and alternative provision roles. We offer:
* Competitive rates of pay

* Long-term and permanent teaching opportunities

* Access to ongoing CPD and SEMH-specific training

* A dedicated consultant who understands the specialist sector

* Support throughout your placement and career journey

Make a Difference Through English English can be a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence, and future opportunity. If you are ready to help young people re-engage with learning and achieve success in a supportive SEMH setting, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in your specialist teaching career.