This may be the English Teacher opportunity you’ve been looking for…

A highly respected Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic English Teacher to join its supportive and specialist teaching team.

Key Details

• English Teacher (SEN) required

• Full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible

• Well-regarded SEN school in Southend-on-Sea

• Teach English across a range of abilities, adapting learning for pupils with additional needs (including ASD, SEMH, and/or complex learning needs)

The School

This is a forward-thinking and inclusive SEN school in Southend-on-Sea that places pupil wellbeing, individual progress, and meaningful learning at the heart of everything it does. The school is committed to providing a nurturing, structured, and aspirational environment, enabling students to develop both academically and socially.

The English department plays a vital role in supporting literacy, communication, and confidence, helping pupils access the wider curriculum and achieve personal success. Staff describe the school as highly supportive, with strong leadership, excellent wellbeing provision, and a collaborative team culture where teachers are encouraged to share best practice and innovate.

Creativity, flexibility, and personalised learning are strongly valued, with teachers supported to adapt lessons, resources, and assessment approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Location & Salary

• Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

• Start Date: ASAP

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

English Teacher – Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in English or a closely related subject

• QTS (e.g. PGCE, SCITT)

• Experience teaching English, ideally within an SEN or inclusive setting

• Strong understanding of adaptive teaching strategies and differentiated curriculum delivery

• Legal right to work in the UK

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills

• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs and promoting inclusive education

Application

If you are a motivated and caring English Teacher seeking a rewarding role within a supportive SEN environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.