English Teacher with Middle Leadership Responsibilities

Outcomes First Group; Dibden Purlieu; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dibden Park School in Southampton is seeking an ambitious English Teacher with Middle Leadership Responsibilities to join us on a 12‑month maternity cover. You will deliver engaging lessons while developing leadership skills within a specialist setting.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to support pupils with Autism and additional needs, create inclusive learning, and contribute to whole‑school improvement and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Excellent English teaching with a passion for helping every pupil succeed.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, Autism or additional needs.
• Ready to take the next step into leadership or already mid-leader.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons aligned to individual needs.
• Lead the development of English across the school and promote high-quality teaching.
• Create inclusive classroom environment and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants, therapists and colleagues to tailor learning.
• Develop and review IEPs, behaviour strategies and learning pathways.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development with trauma-informed approaches.
• Lead and champion English across the school with leadership responsibilities.
• Influence curriculum, monitor teaching quality and contribute to self-evaluation.

Skills

QTS

English teaching

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Leadership development

UK driving licence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge!Job title: English Teacher with Middle Leadership ResponsibilitiesLocation: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TDSalary: £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pmContract: Fixed Term for 12 months | Term Time OnlyStart: October 2026UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

About the Role Are you an ambitious English Teacher ready for the next step in your career? Do you want the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while continuing to do what you love most, teaching, inspiring and changing the lives of young people? At Dibden Park School, we're looking for a passionate and talented English Teacher with Middle Leadership Responsibilities to join our dedicated team on a 12-month maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to combine outstanding classroom teaching with leadership experience in a supportive specialist school where you'll have the freedom to innovate, influence practice and make a genuine impact every single day. Whether you've already held a middle leadership position or you're an experienced teacher ready to take that next step, we'll support you to develop your leadership skills while working alongside an experienced Senior Leadership Team. With smaller class sizes, personalised learning and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll have the time to build meaningful relationships with pupils and deliver engaging lessons that help children with Autism and additional needs achieve outcomes they never thought possible. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your leadership is nurtured and your teaching truly changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, creative and differentiated English lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their individual potential.
• Lead the development of English across the school, promoting high-quality teaching and a love of reading, writing and communication.
• Create an inclusive classroom where every pupil feels safe, valued and confident to learn.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
• Work alongside Learning Support Assistants, therapists and colleagues to provide personalised learning for every pupil.
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour strategies and personalised learning pathways.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development through nurturing, trauma-informed approaches.
• Build strong relationships with families and external professionals to achieve the very best outcomes.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and help shape the future direction of the school.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

Your Leadership Opportunity

• Lead and champion English across the school, helping to raise standards and improve outcomes.
• Support curriculum development and introduce innovative teaching approaches.
• Coach and collaborate with colleagues, sharing best practice and supporting professional growth.
• Help monitor the quality of teaching and learning, contributing to school self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to influence whole-school initiatives and future developments.
• Inspire a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Is an excellent English teacher with a passion for helping every pupil succeed.
• Has experience teaching pupils with SEND, Autism or additional needs, or is eager to develop within specialist education.
• Is ready to take the next step into leadership, or is already developing as a middle leader.
• Is creative, enthusiastic and committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning.
• Can motivate, inspire and support both pupils and colleagues.
• Thrives as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Is resilient, adaptable and committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for every child.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. Pupils benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and remove barriers to engagement. Working closely with families, the school fosters strong relationships and a supportive