Creative Writing - Developing Your Voice - SEND (Sutton College)

London Borough of Sutton; Sutton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutton College invites applications for Creative Writing – Developing Your Voice, Pathway A. The role develops and delivers engaging sessions tailored to SEND learners, using storytelling, poetry, journalling and drama to help learners express ideas confidently.

Qualifications include a post‑16 teaching qualification and subject knowledge at Level 4 or higher; you will differentiate tasks, provide developmental feedback, monitor progress and connect creative writing to employability and

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification for Post 16 sector or willingness to complete within 1 year.
• Subject knowledge Level 4 or higher, or equivalent professional experience.
• GCSE English and Maths Level 2 qualifications required.
• A1 Assessors qualification or equivalent.
• V1 Verifiers qualification or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Adult Education or FE post 16 settings.
• Experience teaching up to GCSE English/Maths and progression planning.
• Experience with quality improvement to develop practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging creative writing sessions for SEND learners.
• Differentiate activities to suit a range of needs and ensure inclusion.
• Foster confidence, communication and self-expression through writing.
• Plan projects with clear objectives and SMART targets; monitor progress.
• Provide constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Create opportunities to share work through displays and events.
• Collaborate with learning support and other staff for adjustments.

Education

Post 16 teaching qualification (DET / Cert Ed) or equivalent

Level 4 subject qualification (e.g., HND, Degree)

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

A1 Assessors qualification

V1 Verifiers qualification

Adult Education/FE experience

Experience teaching to GCSE level

Quality improvement experience

Job description

Creative Writing - Developing Your Voice - SEND (Sutton College)

Partner Organisation Sutton College

Location(s) Sutton

Contract Type Bank/Casual/Sessional

Working Hours Bank/Casual/Sessional

Grade 7 (SCP 23)

Application Deadline

22/11/2026, 23:55

Anticipated Interview Dates

24th November 2026

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate

Basis:

Target Start: as soon as possible

Days:Wednesdays 2hrs Term time

• S30024P14ZG – Creative Writing – Developing Your Voice – Pathway A

Salary

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 23)

Details

• Develop and deliver engaging and accessible creative writing sessions tailored to the individual needs, abilities and interests of SEND learners. Use a range of creative approaches, including storytelling, poetry, character development, journalling, drama, visual prompts and collaborative writing activities, to encourage learners to communicate ideas and express themselves confidently.


• Differentiate creative writing activities to support learners with a range of additional needs, adapting resources, language, tasks and assessment methods to ensure all learners can participate and make meaningful progress. Create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where learners feel confident to share their ideas, develop their voice and build self-esteem.


• Use creative writing to develop learners’ literacy, vocabulary, comprehension, communication, imagination and critical-thinking skills, while providing opportunities to develop wider life skills such as confidence, teamwork, emotional expression, problem-solving and independent learning.


• Plan and deliver structured creative writing projects with clear learning objectives and achievable outcomes, setting individual SMART targets and monitoring progress. Provide supportive and developmental feedback that enables learners to recognise their strengths, reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement.


• Provide opportunities for learners to produce and share creative work through classroom displays, portfolios, college publications, performances, community projects and other appropriate platforms. Where relevant, connect creative writing activities to employability, progression and real-world contexts, including communication skills required for further education, volunteering and employment.


• Work closely with learning support staff and other professionals to identify barriers to participation and implement appropriate strategies, resources and reasonable adjustments. Ensure creative writing activities contribute to learners’ individual learning plans, personal development and progression goals.


• Use creative writing as an inclusive tool to support learners’ personal development, helping them develop confidence, self-expression, resilience and a positive sense of achievement while maintaining high expectations for all learners.

Qualifications & Experience

• An appropriate teaching qualification for the Post 16 Sector (e.g. DET / Cert. Ed. or equivalent) and/or willingness to complete a L4 qualification within the 1st year of appointment


• A qualification in the subject specialism (to at least Level 4 e.g. HND, 1st Degree), or an in-depth knowledge and a minimum of 3 years’ substantial experience in teaching English/Maths


• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications in English & Mathematics


• A1 Assessors qualification or equivalent


• V1 Verifiers qualification or equivalent


• Experience of teaching in Adult Education or Further education post 16 college/ training environment.


• Experience of teaching a range of levels up to GCSE English/Maths, including preparation for GCSE and functional skills.


• Experience of quality improvement processes which support and develop practice

Closing Date

22/11/2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Interview Date

24/11/2026