English Teacher – Horsham, West Sussex (SEMH Experience Essential)

We are recruiting for a confident, resilient and compassionate English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school in the Horsham area. This long-term position involves delivering engaging and accessible English lessons while supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who present with challenging behaviours, within a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

As an English Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students regulate emotions, re-engage with learning, and build confidence both academically and personally. You will work closely with the teaching and pastoral teams, using trauma-informed approaches and creating a calm, consistent and supportive classroom environment tailored to individual needs.

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong SEMH teaching experience (essential)
• A patient, empathetic and student-centred approach
• Ability to deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons
• Strong communication, behaviour management and organisational skills
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate attitude

What the Role Offers:
• Full-time position (Monday–Friday)
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Pay to scale
• Supportive and welcoming leadership and pastoral team
• Opportunity to further develop specialist SEMH expertise
• A rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in young people’s lives

How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs through high-quality English teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:
• Provide references for pre-employment checks
• Hold a Children’s (or Children’s & Adults’) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to high volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.