English Teacher

Kedleston Group; North Cheam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programmes

24/7 confidential helpline & counselli

Discounts on retail travel & leisure

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Brookways School in North Cheam, London, part of Kedleston Group, is seeking an English Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover from 4 January 2027 to 17 July 2027.

The role focuses on planning, delivering and assessing engaging English lessons for children with SEND/ASC in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• SEND qualification desirable.
• Experience with SEND and ASC.
• Experience in teaching English.
• Strong classroom management and ability to inspire students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Classroom management

English teaching

Communication

Education

QTS

SEND qualification desirable

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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.
• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• 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.

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.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• 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

Who are we?

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 are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

English Teacher

Company: Kedleston Group Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: SM3 9BZ Job type: Contract Posting date: 10 Nov 2026 Closing date: 7 Dec 2026

Summary

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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.

Why join us?

• 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.

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.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• 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

Who are we?

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 are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme