English Teacher (SEMH)

Portland School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9JG

21 days remaining to apply

Start date details
June 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: English
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: M1-M6 + SEN1 £31,650-£49,084 +£2,679
Additional allowances: M1-M6 + SEN1 £31,650-£49,084 +£2,679

What skills and experience we're looking for

Portland School - Inspiring Minds, Nurturing Futures

At Portland School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning and experiences to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). Our mission is to empower young minds and nurture futures, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

Our day begins at 8:45am and finishes at 2:15pm, Monday to Friday, providing students with 5.5 hours of learning each day, totalling 27.5 hours per week. Portland School specialises in catering to the unique needs of young people facing SEMHD challenges. We understand that each student is an individual, and our staff is highly trained in SEMHD teaching and management, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed with our students in mind, from sensory spaces to specialised classrooms, promoting growth, development, and well-being. Our passionate and dedicated staff members are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, providing the guidance, support, and educational opportunities necessary for success.

English Teacher KS3 and KS4 SEMH

Exciting Opportunity!

We are seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our dedicated team at Portland School. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills to our KS3 and KS4 pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and effective English lessons that cater to the diverse needs of our SEMHD students
Develop and implement tailored teaching strategies to support the academic and personal growth of each pupil
Assess and monitor student progress, using formative and summative assessments to inform lesson planning and delivery
Collaborate with the wider school team to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to supporting our students

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Proven experience teaching English at the secondary level, with a strong understanding of the GCSE curriculum
Demonstrable experience working with pupils with SEMHD or similar needs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues

Desirable Qualities:

Passion for making a difference in the lives of young people
Creativity and adaptability in lesson planning and delivery
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

Why Join Portland School?

At Portland School, you'll be part of a fantastic team of supportive and welcoming staff. We offer excellent career opportunities, with new leadership bringing fresh and exciting ideas to the horizon. Our students are eager to learn and just want to be cared for, creating a rewarding and fulfilling teaching experience.

If you're looking for a role that truly makes a difference, we encourage you to apply and join our caring and inclusive community at Portland School.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
Free Eye Tests
Cycle to work scheme

Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
Participating in peer reviews.
Access to a suite of online courses.
Placement projects within our family of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.