Job Title: English Teacher (SEND)
Job Location: The Grange School, Thatcham (RG2)
Salary: Between £26,250 and £37,800 depending on experience, based on working 40 hours per week, 39.2 weeks of the year.
We’re looking for a passionate and innovative English Teacher to join our vibrant teaching team, someone who thrives on thinking outside the box and believes in transforming traditional teaching into an engaging and fun learning experience.
You’ll be working with neurodiverse children and young people who may have additional needs relating to communication and interaction, cognition and learning, sensory and/or physical needs.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment where you can reshape conventional teaching methods. You’ll focus on tailoring education to meet the unique needs, interests, and aspirations of each pupil. With the freedom to design interactive, dynamic lessons, you’ll be able to turn English lessons into opportunities for sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for literature. From creative writing exercises to real-world applications of language, you’ll make learning English a meaningful and enjoyable experience, helping pupils develop both essential language skills and broader life skills.
With small class sizes, typically five pupils, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships with your pupils, ensuring that each child receives the individualised support they need to flourish.
If you’re eager to make a real impact and bring your innovative approach to a rewarding teaching role, we’d love to hear from you!
A day in the life of a English Teacher will involve:
- Leading activities, both in and outdoors, including planning, teaching and assessing learning, particularly with ‘your’ class. This might involve teaching a range of curriculum areas and providing pastoral support.
- Monitoring and recording progress, both academically and against EHCP outcomes.
- Working closely with pupils to maintain their engagement, motivation and to inspire them to reach their full potential.
- Supporting individual pupils or smaller groups to help them achieve their learning goals.
- Fostering positive relationships with Teaching Assistants in the school and ensuring that the team around the pupil is effective.
- Supporting team members with delivery of English across the school.
To be a successful English Teacher, you’ll need:
- An ability to teach English to Level 2 (GCSE/Functional Skills).
- Patience, compassion and resilience in how you interact with our pupils and team members.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are important in this role as you’ll be speaking to a lot of different people at different times.
- A driving licence and a willingness to take pupils on trips within the school vehicles.
- A genuine interest in a career within this sector.
In return for your time, you’ll get:
- Holidays – You’ll only work term time (39.2 weeks) and get paid the additional 12.8 weeks whilst you’re off.
- Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
- Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
- Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
- Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
- DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
After 12 months service, you’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (including immediate access to a GP). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary and even more high street discounts.
Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.
At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.