English Lead Teacher

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their dedicated team in London. This role focuses on supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-resourced environment, where your creativity and resilience will be valued. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of young learners. Join a community that celebrates every achievement, no matter how small, and be part of a rewarding journey.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

School holidays

Opportunities for promotion

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Pension options including Teachers’ Pension

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical benefits and discounts

Modern facilities

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status and experience with autistic pupils.
• Creativity and flexibility in lesson delivery are essential.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead on phonics, reading, and writing in Early Years and Primary.
• Support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience working with pupils who are autistic

Ability to communicate using Makaton, PECs, PODD

Experience with challenging behavior

Flexibility to work with pupils aged 4 to 11

Creativity in lesson delivery

Knowledge of autism strategies like TEACCH

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Previous teaching experience

Job description

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Up to £62,771 + TLR + excellent benefits

Please note: There is a potential opportunity for TLR with this position upon completion of probation.

The desirable candidate will be able to train and lead on phonics, reading, and writing in Early Years and Primary.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teachers are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating these 'huge small victories'. While they may seem small, they collectively make a significant difference.

Get out what you put in

You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them learn, develop, and boost self-esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential, and the achievements will be rewarding.

We provide support from in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals. Our colleagues are experts, and our environments are well-resourced to help you build a rewarding career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Lavender Lodge school is housed in an 18th-century building in Mitcham. Our pupils come from various boroughs, experiencing a 'life-changing love of learning'. We are proud of our community and were recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Skill set requirements

• Experience working with pupils who are autistic
• Ability to communicate in various ways, including Makaton, PECs, PODD
• Experience working with pupils displaying challenging behavior
• Flexibility to work with pupils aged 4 to 11
• Creativity in delivering lessons, with a bespoke, accessible curriculum
• Knowledge of autism strategies like TEACCH, attention autism, PODD

What we do for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• School holidays
• Opportunities for promotion within the group
• Flexible benefits, including optional life insurance
• Pension options including Teachers’ Pension
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical benefits and discounts
• Modern facilities and environments
• Referral bonuses of £1,000

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse community reflects the backgrounds and needs of our pupils. We value qualities such as:

• 'Can-do' attitude and teamwork
• Passion for teaching and subject impact
• Ability to build relationships and relate subject to pupils
• Enthusiasm and expertise in your department
• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, and we welcome applications from all communities. For more details, see our policies and full job description.