Job descriptionEnglish Teacher – Alternative Provision – Tower Hamlets – April Start 📍 Location: Tower Hamlets 📅 Start Date: April 2025 📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent 💰 Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) Are you a passionate English Teacher looking to make a difference in an alternative provision ? A specialist setting in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated and resilient English Teacher to join their team in April 2025 . This is a unique opportunity to support students who have faced barriers to mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve success. Why Join This Alternative Provision? ✔ Make a Real Impact – Support students who need a fresh start and tailored education . ✔ Smaller Class Sizes – Focus on individual progress and student engagement. ✔ Supportive & Collaborative Team – Work with SEN specialists, therapists, and behaviour mentors . ✔ Therapeutic & Holistic Approach – A school that prioritises well-being, resilience, and academic growth . ✔ Ongoing CPD & Career Development – Training in trauma-informed teaching, de-escalation strategies, and SEN best practices . ✔ Excellent Transport Links – Conveniently located in Tower Hamlets with great connections. Your Role as an English Teacher: 🔹 Deliver engaging and adaptive English lessons , ensuring accessibility for all learners. 🔹 Support students with SEN, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and behavioural challenges . 🔹 Use creative and alternative teaching methods to inspire and motivate students. 🔹 Foster a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment . 🔹 Work closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agencies to create personalised learning plans. 🔹 Encourage students to develop confidence, communication skills, and a love for literature . 🔹 Help students prepare for GCSEs, Functional Skills, and vocational pathways . Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) with experience as an English Teacher . ✅ A passion for working with vulnerable students and those with SEMH needs . ✅ The ability to build strong relationships and engage students through differentiated teaching . ✅ Experience in alternative provisions, PRUs, SEN schools, or behaviour support settings (desirable). ✅ A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach to education. ✅ Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). If you are an English Teacher looking for a rewarding role in an alternative provision , we would love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
