QTS Secondary English Teacher – SEMH School (Wandsworth) – Full Time, Paid to Scale A specialist SEMH school in Wandsworth is seeking a dedicated and resilient QTS Secondary English Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis. The school supports boys aged 5–19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing a structured and nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. This is a full-time opportunity, offering competitive pay in line with your experience and qualifications (paid to scale), and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives. About the Role: Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential for KS5 depending on experience) Support students with SEMH needs through creative and adaptable teaching approaches Build strong, positive relationships to encourage engagement and progress Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and leadership teams The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have experience teaching English at secondary level Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills Have experience working with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential) Be patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners The School Offers: A supportive and experienced leadership team Small class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference If you are a committed English teacher looking to transition into or continue working within a specialist SEMH setting, we would love to hear from you. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.