Job description
Join Our Team as an English Teacher – SEN Specialist | Chesterfield
Position: English Teacher (SEN)
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £200 - £220 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a passionate and experienced English Teacher ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and adaptable English Teacher to join our team in Chesterfield this September. If you’re committed to inclusive education and have a love for literature and language, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview:
As an English Teacher with SEN experience, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of students aged 11–18. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive team to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons adapted for students with SEN
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing tailored feedback and support
- Collaborate with SENCOs, support staff, and families to ensure student success
- Promote a love for reading, writing, and language through creative teaching
- Participate in school events and extracurricular activities
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Proven experience teaching English, ideally within an SEN setting
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to provide a ten-year career history with references covering the last two years
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and student development
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates and flexible working options
- Supportive and inclusive school environments
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Ethical and independent recruitment agency committed to quality education
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Interested?
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.