Overview
Are you a qualified and experienced English teacher with experience in SEND/SEMH? Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference and help to establish a brand new SEN school? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Deadline: 10 May 2026
Department: Education
Location: Doncaster School
Contract: permanent
Hours: full time (core hours 8:30am to 4:40pm, Monday to Friday)
Closing date: 10 May 2026
Interview date: W/C 11 May 2026
Role start date: September 2026
Role
Role: SEMH English Specialist and Lead Teacher
Salary: up to £41,137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £3,000 subject lead allowance
Location: Doncaster, DN5
Description: Esland will be opening a new SEN school in Doncaster in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing, specialist provision supporting vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18 years with SEND/SEMH needs.
The role: As a SEN Teacher and subject lead, you’ll deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs. You will:
* Plan and deliver lessons across core subjects (with a particular emphasis on English)
* Support pupils’ academic and personal development through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
* Contribute to EHCP reviews and PEP meetings
* Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
* Work closely with colleagues, families, and external agencies
* Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times
Whilst this job description gives a reasonable overview of the post, the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner and take on any other duties that may be reasonably delegated from time to time.
What we can offer a SEN Teacher
* A competitive salary of up to £41,137 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £3,000 subject lead allowance
* Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning total pension contribution up to 30%
* Company sick pay
* Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free
* Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
* Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
* Career development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) incl. Online GP 24/7
* Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
* £500 Refer a Friend bonus
* Monthly recognition awards
* Discounts via the E-Together employee benefits scheme
* The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life
Requirements for a SEN Teacher
Essential:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
* A minimum of 2 years post graduation experience
* Strong understanding of SEND and SEMH
* Knowledge of assessment frameworks and progress tracking
* Excellent behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Desirable:
* Subject/Department leader experience (or acting leadership experience)
* Experience in teaching across alternative subjects and willingness to support other departments as the team grows
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
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