Full-Time | Permanent

Starting September 2026

MPS/UPS (in line with teacher pay scale)

Are you an experienced English teacher looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference?

Do you want to help shape a brand-new SEMH school, supporting students with additional needs to re-engage with learning and achieve their potential?

We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and passionate English Teacher to join a newly established SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) secondary school in Manchester, opening in September 2026. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team, helping to build an inclusive, supportive, and transformative learning environment from day one.

What’s on Offer

Joining this new SEMH school comes with unique opportunities and rewards :

• Be part of the founding team, helping shape the school’s culture, systems, and inclusive ethos.
• Make a real difference in the lives of students who face significant challenges.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and professional environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career progression.
• Competitive salary in line with the teacher pay scale (MPS/UPS).
• The satisfaction and reward of contributing to a school from its very first year.

If you are a passionate English teacher ready to embrace a challenging yet deeply rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a committed and compassionate teacher who understands the challenges-and rewards- of working within an SEMH environment. You should:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience.
• Be patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Be adaptable and creative in your teaching approach.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to inclusive education and helping every student succeed.

Experience working in an SEMH, SEN, or alternative provision setting is highly desirable, but not essential for the right candidate with a strong mindset and willingness to learn.

The Role

As an English Teacher in an SEMH setting, you will deliver engaging and accessible lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting your teaching to meet a wide range of needs and abilities. You will support students in developing confidence, literacy skills, and a love of reading and writing, while fostering a safe and structured classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated English lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs to build confidence and re-engage with learning.
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Using a patient and flexible approach to behaviour management.
• Monitoring student progress and implementing targeted interventions.
• Working closely with pastoral teams and external professionals to support student development.
• Contributing to curriculum development and the wider school ethos.

English Teacher (SEMH) | Manchester | September 2026 Start | MPS/UPS | INDTEA