Deputy SENCO & Teacher of English

Stopsley High School; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Deputy SENCO and Teacher of English to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to embrace leadership while fostering a passion for English among students. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the academic experience for students with special educational needs. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, this forward-thinking school provides an excellent environment for growth and collaboration. If you're an enthusiastic educator ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Free fitness suite for staff

Comprehensive New Staff Induction programme

Personalized CPD opportunities

Supportive staff body

Strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Access to excellent teacher training

Career pathways

Participation in Talent Management Programme

Excellent public transport links

Qualifications

• Ambitious and knowledgeable teacher with a passion for English.
• Experience in adaptive teaching for students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the English Department and SEN Team.
• Deliver high-quality English lessons and adapt for SEND students.

Skills

English Teaching

Leadership

Adaptive Teaching

SEN Experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in English or related field

Job description

About this Role

Required for September 2025, Stopsley High School is looking to recruit a highly ambitious, knowledgeable, and dedicated Deputy SENCO and Teacher of English.

This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist, either from a Primary or Secondary School teaching background, to embrace the leadership role. The successful candidate will join our English Department and SEN Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teacher of English to join our large, vibrant, and forward-looking English team.

Our SEND Team is an extremely hardworking team, led by a dynamic and experienced SENCO. The team shares a passion for adaptive teaching and ensuring the delivery of an excellent academic experience for students with SEND.

Stopsley High School has been on a rapid improvement journey, including academising in September 2021 and joining the Middlesex Learning Trust. The school has benefited from collaborative networking across the three schools, opportunities to showcase best practice, and access to innovative training. This hard work culminated in a positive Ofsted report in September 2022, grading the school as “Good” in all five areas.

There are many benefits to working at Stopsley High School with Middlesex Learning Trust, including but not limited to:

• Access to fantastic facilities at Stopsley High School, including our state-of-the-art building (2016) and a free fitness suite for staff
• A comprehensive New Staff Induction programme with personalized CPD opportunities
• A supportive staff body that enjoys collaborative working
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Access to excellent teacher training via the SCITT within the Trust, based at The Compton School, graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in June 2022
• Career pathways and a history of promotion within the Trust
• Access to national CPD programmes such as Ambition Institute NPQs to develop leadership skills and specialisms
• Participation in our Talent Management Programme, designed to develop staff skills and prepare for promotion within the Trust
• Excellent public transport and road links to the UK and Europe

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early submission is recommended. We welcome school tours and further information before applying. To arrange this, please contact [e-mail]

Who are we?

Stopsley High School is part of Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT), a Multi-Academy Trust comprising three large secondary schools. MLT aims to deliver the best possible education, maximizing students’ academic, social, and emotional progress, preparing them for society as positive and successful adults. We are a modern, aspirational school committed to unlocking each student’s potential by providing opportunities for growth both inside and outside the classroom.