English Teacher with English Responsibility Lead

Ruskin Mill Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational charity seeks a dedicated English Teacher with a focus on Literacy leadership. This role offers the opportunity to shape a dynamic curriculum that emphasizes practical skills and therapeutic learning for students with diverse needs. You'll be instrumental in ensuring a high-quality English experience that fosters student achievement through engaging and supportive methods. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, and enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Health plans

Casual dress

Cycle scheme

Food discounts

Wellbeing programs

Induction opportunities

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and quality assuring Literacy/English curriculum.
• Experience working with children with learning difficulties/disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the Literacy/English curriculum.
• Ensuring engaging and therapeutic learning experiences.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in Literacy/English leadership

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with children with learning difficulties

Experience across multiple key stages

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

English Teacher with English Responsibility Lead

Salary range: GBP29,466 - GBP40,633 per annum
(This role attracts a Responsibility Allowance for the additional responsibility of English Lead, equating to GBP3,000 per annum)
40 Hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Brantwood Specialist School, located on the outskirts of Sheffield, offers a dynamic outdoor land and craft-based curriculum, including clay work, jewellery making, felting, weaving, forge work, and green woodwork. The school is part of Ruskin Mill Trust and provides full-time education for children with significant social, emotional, or educational difficulties, emphasizing practical skills, biodynamic gardening, and animal care.

We seek a Special Education Teacher and subject leader specializing in Literacy. The role involves planning, coordinating, and quality assuring the Literacy/English curriculum across the school, ensuring consistent, engaging, and therapeutic learning experiences that promote student achievement.

You will have:

1. Qualified Teacher Status with experience in leading and quality assuring Literacy/English
2. Experience with the National Curriculum assessment framework
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills
4. A practical, engaging approach to teaching pupils
5. Experience working with children with learning difficulties/disabilities
6. Experience across multiple key stages and preparing students for assessments (preferred)
7. Experience with specialist education and Steiner Waldorf Curriculum (desirable)

Founded in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity promoting practical, land-based, and craft activities to support young people with learning differences, inspired by Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin, and William Morris. Our research-led 'Practical Skills Therapeutic Education' helps individuals realize their potential.

To apply, please complete the application form available on our website. We offer competitive salaries, a pension scheme, and various staff benefits including induction, research opportunities, health plans, and more.

Our commitment to safeguarding requires successful applicants to undergo a DBS check, medical examination, and provide references and qualification evidence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: GBP29,466.00-GBP43,633.00 per year
Benefits include casual dress, pension, cycle scheme, food discounts, and wellbeing programs.
Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday

Experience required: 1 year in English/Literacy leadership, working with multiple key stages, preparing students for assessments, and in special education (preferred).
Licence/Certification: QTS (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025