Lead English Teacher

Simply Education Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a passionate Lead English Teacher for a specialized SEN School in Leyland. The role focuses on supporting students aged 9-16 with communication and behavioral challenges, delivering engaging English lessons to equip them for their future education and life skills. Join a dedicated team committed to personalized student success.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English required.
• Knowledge of working with SEN, SLD/PMLD, and ASD pupils is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate English within the whole school.
• Manage assessments of progress and support literacy interventions.
• Build strong relationships with students and their support systems.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Passion for English language and literature

Managing challenging behaviour

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Lancashire, PR26 Robyn Doolan All/Full Time £ - £

Role: Lead English Teacher

Location: Leyland

Salary: M1-UPS2 (Dependent on Experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time

Start: September

Are you passionate about education and committed to supporting students to reach their full potential? We are currently working in partnership with an SEN School in Leyland where the needs of the children are number one priority. The school are currently looking for a Lead English Teacher to become a permanent member of their School team. This is a rewarding opportunity for the right Teacher to really make a difference... Why not let that person be you?

About the school:

The school has small class sizes with no more than 8 pupils in a class and the pupils are provided with two pathways including a GCSE route or functional skills route. Additionally, the School also offer vocational qualifications via the Personal Development Programme. The setting caters for students ages 9-16 who have an EHCP in place, therefore their approach to learning is child centered with a focus on ensuring all students are prepared with a mix of qualifications and life skills. Students in this setting have communication and behavioural challenges associated with Autism.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead English Teacher:

- Co-ordinate English within the whole school.

- Manage and lead with a great approach to assessment of progress

- Ensure literacy interventions are co-ordinated, delivered and tracked

- Develop English as a specialist and successful dimension of the curriculum

- Support with careers options

- Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to provide training sessions

- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and carers to support the overall well-being and academic progress of each student

Requirements for the Lead English Teacher:

- Full UK Driving License and access to own transport is essential

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching English

- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English language and literature

- Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD and ASD

- Understanding of safeguarding

- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and using a varied approach

- Experience of successfully delivering lessons to students with various needs.