Overview
English Teacher – Specialist SEMH / SEN School
Mole Valley (RH5) – commutable from Horsham, Crawley, Dorking, Reigate, Leatherhead, and West Sussex
Full-Time | Permanent
£28,000 – £48,000 per annum (depending on experience and teaching qualifications)
Interviews are taking place now
A chance to teach English in a way that truly changes lives
Do you believe every child deserves someone who won’t give up on them? We are looking for an English Teacher who is ready to bring patience, creativity, and compassion to pupils who need it most. This isn’t a mainstream teaching role. It’s about giving children with Autism (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) the chance to feel safe, heard, and capable of success.
About the school
* This is a small, therapeutic school for children aged 9–16 who cannot thrive in mainstream. Here, relationships come first.
* Small classes of no more than 8 pupils, with two fantastic Teaching Assistants in each
* A calm, nurturing setting with Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Behaviour Support on hand
* A creative, personalised curriculum that celebrates progress as much as outcomes
* A leadership team that listens, supports, and invests in staff wellbeing and professional growth
What you’ll be doing day to day
* Teaching English Language & Literature up to GCSE, with plenty of freedom to adapt lessons to your pupils’ needs
* Finding creative ways to make reading and writing exciting and meaningful for learners who may have lost confidence
* Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour, always with a trauma-informed, patient approach
* Working as part of a close-knit team where teachers, TAs, and therapists all pull together for the same goal
* Building the kind of relationships where pupils feel safe to take risks, try again, and believe in themselves
Why you’ll love working here
* The school is growing, and there will be real opportunities for progression and leadership.
* You’ll get access to excellent CPD and training, including behaviour, SEN, and therapeutic approaches.
* If you don’t yet hold QTS/QTLS, there are routes into formal teacher training.
* You’ll be part of a school where staff feel valued, supported, and proud of the work they do every day.
* Best of all, you’ll have the chance to teach in a way that really matters, without the same pressures of mainstream.
About you
* A Qualified Teacher (QTS / QTLS) or an unqualified teacher with at least 2 years’ teaching experience
* Confident in teaching English up to GCSE and able to adapt to a range of abilities
* Patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive practice
* Skilled at building trust with young people who may find school difficult
* Experience with Autism, ADHD, or SEMH (personal or professional) would be a bonus, but not essential
Apply today
If you are the kind of English Teacher who teaches with heart, sees potential where others might not, and wants to be part of a truly supportive community, we’d love to hear from you. Interviews are happening now. Apply today or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.
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