Vacancy Detail

English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher
Pay rate: £168.80 – £261.00 per day
Location: Oxfordshire
Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Smart Education is currently recruiting for an English Teacher in the Oxfordshire area.

About the School:
This is a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school that supports children and young people with challenging behaviour.

• Class sizes: 4–5 pupils per class, each with a Teaching Assistant

• School roll: Approximately 64 pupils across Year 3 to Year 11

• School day: Pupils attend from 8.50am to 3.10pm, with staff working from 8.30am to 4.30pm

• Teachers are required to plan and deliver lessons tailored to the individual needs of the pupils

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential

Benefits of working as an English Teacher:

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Supportive school environment with small class sizes

• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with SEMH needs

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Job requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching English across Key Stages 3–4 (KS2 desirable)

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons

• Strong classroom management and behaviour strategies

• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children with SEMH needs

Role responsibilities:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering English lessons

• Adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs

• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and school staff

• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress

• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Oxfordshire | Salary: £168.80 - £216.00 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 05/09/2025