English Lead

English Lead - Home Tuition Team

Start Date: After the Easter break

Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover

Salary: Up to MPS 6

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced English Lead to join a dynamic Home Tuition Team within a wider SEND Service. Our client school provides specialist teaching and support to students aged 0-25 years who are unable to attend school due to a range of needs, including medical, mental health, and complex SEND.

This maternity cover role is confirmed for the Summer term, with a strong possibility of extension beyond this period. It offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate English specialist to take on curriculum leadership, quality assurance, and impact measurement, alongside delivering high-quality English teaching in alternative education settings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver engaging and individualised English lessons for students receiving home tuition or alternative provision.
2. Assess student needs, track progress, and adapt teaching strategies to meet their diverse learning requirements.
3. Take a subject leadership role in English, overseeing curriculum development, assessment practices, and ensuring high-quality provision.
4. Provide advice, training, and support to tutors delivering English within the Home Tuition Team.
5. Work closely with school staff to support student reintegration, delivering training where needed.
6. Attend review meetings and contribute to statutory and non-statutory reports.
7. Liaise with families, schools, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
8. Occasional evening work may be required.
9. Potential opportunities to work on contracts outside the borough.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent with a strong background in English teaching.
2. Experience working with students with a range of SEND, including medical, mental health, and complex needs.
3. Proven ability to lead curriculum planning and quality assurance.
4. Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an English specialist committed to inclusive education and student wellbeing.

For more information about this role, please contact Stephanie Watson @ SANZA Teaching Agency or email your CV to [email address].

We look forward to hearing from you so that we can make a difference to this school. Because Education Matters.