Virtual English Teacher
Youth Engagement Schools Trust, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours - completed mostly remotely and flexible working considered
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - but may be extended depending on success of Virtual School
Pay scale
- £32,916 - £47,472 (M1 - U1)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Location:Hybrid (working mostly from home with occasional travel to our Trust schools, home visits and the Central Office when required), UK
Salary:£32,916 - £47,472 (M1 - U1)
Education Phases:Through School;
Job Roles:Teacher;
Working Patterns:Full-Time;
Application Deadline:Sunday, 18th January 2026
Expected Working Start Date:ASAP
Visa Sponsorship Available:No
Is a Shared Job:No
About us
I am delighted to introduce our latest school improvement project, YES Connected. New to The YES Trust, our online learning platform is an innovative approach to alternative provision for students who need a different approach.
YES Connected is here to support schools and local authorities in reaching learners who face barriers to accessing full-time education in a traditional school setting. Our mission is to deliver an excellent online education while working closely with home schools to strengthen each student’s knowledge, confidence, and wellbeing, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating them successfully into school life.
YES Connected is personalised and child-centred, built around four core values:
- Adaptive to need:Centred around precision teaching, every learner receives a tailored learning experience focussing on their individual needs, ambitions and prior knowledge.
- Child-centred– We take the time to understand every child and adapt to their individual needs and circumstances, whilst maintaining high aspirations for their learning and future success.
- Authentic relationships– Through live lessons, wellbeing check-ins, weekly assemblies, mentoring and regular communication, we create a safe, connected community.
- Transforming lives– We provide high-quality, nurturing education for children who may otherwise engage very little with learning, empowering them to reconnect with education and achieve meaningful success.
The successful candidate will help shape this vision by designing and delivering engaging online learning, from short-term interventions to full curriculum pathways and live lessons as part of individual education plans. Starting small to prove the concept, YES Connected are currently operating with a very small team through a blended offer of live and pre-prepared lessons. With the support of a larger teaching and learning team, we want to deliver more high-quality live lessons with specialist teachers. Our ultimate aim is to be able to offer a full timetable of live lessons online for those who can access it, whilst maintaining our blended approach for others.
This project has the potential to be life-changing for learners, families, and educators. It will only be limited by our imagination. If you are passionate about inclusion, innovation, and making a real difference, we would love you to join us on this journey.
Abbie Rock
Virtual School Lead – YES Connected
Job Description
Salary:M1 – UTS1 (QTS required)
Contract:Full-time fixed term contract for one year initiallyLocation:Working from home for most of the time, with travel to our Trust schools, home visits and the Central Office when requiredResponsible to:Virtual School Lead
Interview Date:Thursday 5thFebruary2026 (Shortlisting calls with candidates: Monday 2nd February)
Candidates are advised to check the dates carefully and ensure they can be available, due to the tight turnaround we strongly recommend seeking approval from your employer for release before applying.
We are seeking a qualified English Teacher to join our innovative online school, YES Connected. As Virtual English Teacher you will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons to learners who need a different approach to education. This role combines your subject expertise with creativity to design personalised learning experiences that help students overcome barriers and achieve success.
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning of English and providing comprehensive student support within the YES Connected virtual school.To deliverthevision,our subjectteachers will work in collaboration with the Virtual School Lead focusing on threekeythemes:
Re-connecting,raisingaspirations and motivating
Awholeeducation,recognisingthatessentialpre-cursorstoacademicsuccessarepersonal and emotionaldevelopment,independentlivinganddecision-makingskillsanddiscoveringmeaningfulinterestsandgoals
Apersonalisedcurriculumincludingspecificengagementactivitiesbasedontheinterests ofeachindividuallearner
PositiveandtrustedadultrolemodelsintheformofLearningMentorsandqualifiedteachersrecruitedfortheirenthusiasmforworkingwithdisconnectedyoungpeopleandtheirabilitytounderstand and adapt,in order tomeet the needs of the students
Opportunitiestosupport social and emotional needs throughindividualisedprogrammesand a varied curriculum
Unlocking every child’s potential
The curriculum willdeterminetheknowledgeand skills students will learn at each stage.It will be planned efficiently to deliver exceptional lessons where students make outstanding progress, and are able to relate their learning to the wider world
Individualisedlearningprogrammes,basedontheinterestsandskillsofthestudentsandwhichdrawuponthediverserangeofpastoral,vocational,engagementandpersonalandsocialdevelopmentactivities
Smallgroupsofstudents(max1:10)withcapabilitytooffer1 to 1studentsupport
Practicalapplicationofknowledgetodevelopskillsthatprepareforaccreditationandworktowardsindependenceandsocial integration
Recognisingand celebratingachievement
Positivelearningenvironmentswithpraiseforsuccessandrecognitionofachievement
Regular liaison with parents and carers to involve them fully in the education of theirchildren including weekly progress telephone calls
Celebration of success through weekly celebrations with students and staff rewards for targeted elements and high-profile annual celebration events
Relevant vocational learning that broadens the curriculum we offer to students,providingthe opportunity to support their classroom learning by gaining practical skills in the workplace andultimately allowingthem to achieverecognisedqualifications
Key Priorities
Support the vision and direction of the virtual school
Provide an engagingcurriculum
Deliver andmaintaineffective learning and teaching
Ensure effective pastoral careand behavioursupport throughout the school
Tobe responsible forthe day-to-day impact ofown subjectacross the curriculum
Willingness todemonstratea flexible approach to the curriculum to meet school requirements
Teaching & Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured online lessons aligned to the National Curriculum and the students’ Personalised learning plans These lessons may be live or for students to access and complete more independently.
Differentiate for SEND/SEMH and neurodiverse learners, using evidence-informed approach
Provide timely, high-quality feedback on all submitted work; use assessment to inform next steps.
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attitudes to learning and attendance within virtual environments.
Use a blend of synchronous (live) and asynchronous approaches, aligning provision with individual needs/EHCPs
Partnership Working
Support inestablishinga culture and curriculum which fulfils the aims and requirements of the whole virtual school community as set out in the vision
Seek opportunities to communicate with parents and carersto enrich student experience and to promoteThevirtual school's value to the wider community
Collaborate with staff, to actively promote British values, as well as the virtual schools, spiritual, moral, social,emotionaland cultural well-being of students and their families
Represent The virtual school at relevant meetings, as and whenrequired
Health and Safety / Child Protection
To help ensure that health and safety standards meet statutory requirements,monitoringhealth and safety matters within the school, particularly ensuring that all membersof stafftake reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others
To help ensure that Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and Department of Health assessments of Children in Need are rigorouslycomplied with, and that the welfare and health and safety of students are of prime consideration
To promote the safety and well-being of students and staff
To ensure good order and discipline of students and staff
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge and experience of current good practice and development in special education provision
- Knowledge of successful practice in teaching hard to reach students
- Knowledge of how to promote independence for young people with complex needs
- Behaviour Management training
- Mental Health training
- Knowledge and experience of supportingdifferent aspectsof SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SLCN
- Knowledge of OFSTED Framework
- Work in the wider community
Essential Criteria
- Qualified Teacher Status
- A degree or equivalent
- Evidence of further professional development
- Proven ability to:
- Sethigh expectationswhich inspire, motivate and challenge students
- Promote good student progress and outcomes
- Demonstrate fullsubjectand curriculum knowledge
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
- Use assessment effectively to informstudent’sprogress and toanalysedata to help the target setting process.
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
- Communicate and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary school team including parents/guardians and other external agencies
- Commitment to school-wide focus on student attainment
- Ability to motivate and inspire
- Goodorganisationalskills
- Generateenthusiasm fornew ideasin both students and staff
- Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, orally and in writing
- Resolve conflict through active listening and negotiation
- Demonstrate a flexible approach and a willingness to listen to others
- Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers in a positive and clear manner
- Remain calm when working under pressure
- Ability to show patience and empathy
- Ability to analyse situations, prioritise and help to implement realistic solutions
- Ability to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school
- Willingness to deliver and support extra-curricular activities
- Ability to inspire all in a love of learning for your subject Evidence of understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity
- Respect for students’ individual difference
- Demonstrate a good level and understanding of ICT
- Knowledge of how to deal with safeguarding issues in school
- Awareness of current developments in education and the implications of these.
- Understand how to plan appropriate interventions
- Behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals
- Know how to develop effective rapport with students, this being based on high expectations and establishing a purposeful learning environment
- Able to delegate responsibility with accountability for area of responsibility
- Communicate with staff teams effectively
- An ability to establish and maintain positive partnerships with parents, students and communities
- Commitment to the school’s wider community
- Awareness of the need to develop a school culture responsive to the nature of the school’s communities
- Positive recommendation from present employer
- Adherence to standards established in Safer Recruitment guidance.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
At the YES Trust, we believe our aims and vision for our students and their carers are best achieved through supported and valued team members.
We offer the following benefits to all trust employees from their first day with us:
- Access and support with training and CPD including further professional qualifications.
- Specialist training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible and supportive approach to work
- Hybrid Working
- Nursery benefits
- Education Mutual – access to free face to face counselling, physiotherapy, nurse help-line, prescription service whenever you need it
- Perkbox
- A huge range of discounts, free gifts, perks including shopping, eating out, holidays
- The wellness Hub – access to a variety of practical and useful resources
- Medical – on-line GP appointments, prescriptions and advice at a time convenient to you
Flexible working opportunities
Flexible Working
We recognise that attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates means offering a flexible working environment. We consider a variety of flexible arrangements, including part-time roles, job-sharing, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid opportunities where appropriate. By adopting a flexible approach, we empower our staff to bring their best selves to work every day, fostering creativity, commitment, and resilience. Our teams remain diverse, motivated, and aligned with our vision of transforming children's lives through world-changing education. We believe that by investing in the wellbeing and professional fulfilment of our staff, we are also investing in the futures of the communities we serve.
Candidates are encouraged to discuss flexible working from recruitment onwards, in line with the statutory "day one right" principle, and ensuring equal opportunities for all groups of prospective employees
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The safe recruitment of staff in the Trust is the first step in the effective safeguarding and promotion of welfare for our children. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers in the Trust to share this commitment. It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.
A copy of the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on request.
Applying for the job
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Youth Engagement Schools Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- j.crouch@theyestrust.org
The Youth Engagement Schools (YES) Trust is a multi-academy trust based broadly in the North West of England. Together, we have developed a growing family of schools which makes a difference for children and young people. As we continue to set and raise the bar in all the work we undertake, we are keen to maintain our national recognition as one of the highest achieving alternative and SEN multi-academy trusts in the country.
We unashamedly use words like “kindness” and “compassion” in our values. Our ability to make that difference rests on our vision and our core values which include an absolute belief in the importance of collaboration and mutual support, and on our recognition of the trust as a family of schools in which colleagues are equally valued. We want to continue this further, and to become the employer of choice for teaching and support staff across the region.
We are:
• Child centred
• Adaptive and sensitive to need
• Authentic in our relationships
We strive for:
• Solution-focused mindsets
• A climate of reflection and feedback
• Intrinsic motivation *
• Continual improvement
• A culture of collaboration
Our minimum expectations of our staff are:
• Belief in our core values
• Professional conduct at all times
• Appropriate communication
• Ability to follow direction
• Kindness and compassion
• Flexibility and adaptability
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