We are seeking a compassionate and creative English Teacher to join our small, supportive and dedicated team, supporting secondary and Post-16 pupils experiencing Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA).

📍 Location: Sage Education Provision, 19C Longhill Road, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0BL
🕒 Position: Permanent – Full-time preferable, but Part-time and Flexible working will be considered
📅 Start Date: September 2026

💷 Pay: MPS (£32,916 - £45,352) or UPS (£47,472 - £51,048) dependent on experience

About Us

The Sage School will be a specialist secondary and Post-16 school for children and young people with anxiety and mental health difficulties, all of whom will have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). Guided by our vision, “Rebuilding Confidence and Restoring Futures,” our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every pupil is supported to regain self-belief, engage with learning, and realise their potential.

Our ethos is centred on empathy, resilience, and personalised care. We aim to empower pupils to manage their mental health challenges while developing the confidence, independence, and coping strategies they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role comes at an exciting time for the setting as we transition from an established alternative provision setting to an independent specialist school. 

About the Role

This role focuses on delivering personalised education to pupils who have struggled to access mainstream schooling due to anxiety, trauma, medical needs or other emotional barriers. You’ll work in a small, nurturing environment, building trust and confidence through patient, student-led teaching.  You will teach on-site, in small groups.

What We’re Looking For

 - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent (experienced UQTs will be considered)

 - Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4

 - A trauma-informed, flexible, and empathetic approach to teaching

 - Work collaboratively with other professionals to support the students' overall development

 - An understanding of EBSA and the barriers faced by these learners

 - A passion for supporting students to re-engage with learning at their own pace

What We Offer

 - Small class sizes

 - Supportive, experienced staff team and wellbeing-focused leadership

 - Ongoing CPD in mental health, trauma-informed practice, and SEND

 - A safe, calm, and student-focused environment

 - Competitive salary

 - Flexible working hours

You will find further details on the role in the attached job description document. 

🧠 You won't just be teaching - you’ll be helping students rebuild their confidence, rediscover their potential, and take steps back into learning.

📩 Apply Today: Complete the application form and return to gfulcher@thesageschool.co.uk 

📅 Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026, 4pm.  Interviews will take place the week of the 18th May 2026.
🌐 Learn more at:        
Website - www.sageeducationprovision.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570279407000

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-education-provision/ 

The new school website is still under construction, but the current alternative provision links above will provide further information on the setting.

The Sage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment.  All adults working with us in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process.  All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture. 

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited will be subject to a 3 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and pupil needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

Applicants are thanked for their interest in The Sage School.  We are unable to accept CVs.

If you require further details, would like an informal chat or visit the setting before applying, please contact: Gemma Fulcher, Headteacher, The Sage School via email: gfulcher@thesageschool.co.uk or via telephone: 01354 572449