English Teacher

Kedleston Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Enhanced pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Health perks & wellbeing programmes

Counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Brookways School, part of the Kedleston Group in North Cheam, London, seeks an enthusiastic teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover (4 January 2027 to 17 July 2027). The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, supporting SEND learners, and collaborating with staff and families to drive pupil progress.

You will join a specialist setting for 7–19 year-olds with SEND, ASC, ADHD and SEMH, with ongoing professional development, health perks and pension enhancements on offer.

Qualifications

• QTS certification required.
• Experience with SEND and ASC is desirable.
• Experience teaching English is required.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to motivate students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Foster a positive learning environment supporting educational and personal growth.
• Assess and monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school community to ensure student success.
• Participate in school activities, extracurriculars and professional development.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Teaching English

Classroom management

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position employed from 4th January 2027 to 17th July 2027. Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.

What you'll be doing:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.
• Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.
• Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A qualification in SEND education is desirable.
• Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC
• Experience in teaching English
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.

Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.

Our school offers a calm, quiet, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow. Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

What we offer:

• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover