Lead English Teacher for Middle Leadership | SEND Focus

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

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.