Job type
TemporaryLocation
LeicesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Secondary TeachingIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Paid to scale
English Teacher Required – Full Time
Your new school
This Ofsted ‘outstanding’ school provides exceptional education for children and young people receiving medical or mental health care across Leicester. Teaching takes place in hospital wards, specialist units, and outreach settings, where the team is nurturing, adaptable, and deeply committed to ensuring every pupil continues their learning during challenging times.
Your new role
We are seeking a flexible and skilled SEN English Teacher with strong KS3 and KS4 English experience. In this unique role, you will deliver individually tailored lessons to pupils with a wide range of needs, including PMLD and SLD.
You will teach both 1:1 and small groups, adapting your approach to meet the needs of students who may be experiencing medical, emotional, or complex learning challenges. The role requires someone confident moving between hospital and school environments and working collaboratively with healthcare and education teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver KS3–KS4 English lessons matched to individual learning needs
- Adapt teaching for students with PMLD, SLD, and additional medical or emotional needs
- Provide high quality, personalised support in hospital and school settings
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support each pupil’s wellbeing and progress
- Maintain excellent safeguarding and inclusive practice
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need:
- QTS and strong subject knowledge in KS3–KS4 English
- Experience supporting pupils with PMLD/SLD
- A flexible, calm, and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Resilience and adaptability when working in varied learning environments
- A commitment to personalised SEN provision and safeguarding
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
