Literacy Subject Lead - Uxbridge

Crinkle Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free parking on site

Tea/coffee/milk on site

Paid breaks

Job summary

Pield Heath House School in London seeks an experienced SEN Teacher/Leader to become Literacy Subject Lead. You will lead English/Literacy, plan and quality assure provision, and work as part of the Middle Leadership Team to raise standards.

The role requires QTS, strong collaboration with families and a structured pedagogical approach to meet diverse learning needs, including autism-related needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Status is required.
• Experience coordinating and quality assuring Literacy/English.
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum framework.
• Experience with learners with complex needs, including autism.
• Experience preparing students for examinations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Literacy/English subject area and drive standards.
• Plan, coordinate and quality assure the literacy provision.
• Collaborate with families and school communities to support learners.
• Contribute to the Middle Leadership Team and school improvement.

Skills

Literacy leadership

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Curriculum planning

Education

Qualified Teaching Status

Job description

Literacy Subject Lead

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salari information: MPS - UPS + SEN + TLR 2
Start date: ASAP

Pield Heath House School is a non-maintained school for children and young people aged 7-19 with a range of additional severe and complex learning needs including speech and language and communication disorders, sensory regulation difficulties and associated behaviours. We are seeking to appoint an experienced SEN Teacher/Leader who can provide positive and stimulating learning experiences for our students and lead the subject area of English/Literacy and be part of the school’s Middle Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be effective in building and maintaining positive partnerships with families and the school community in addition to being able to work well as part of a team or autonomously. Organisation skills and a highly structured approach will be key to supporting the ability to teach a range of subjects to students at their differing academic levels. The school provides a person-centred curriculum, adapted to each child and young person’s developmental and learning needs, offering a variety of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students with severe to complex learning needs, Autism, communication and sensory processing difficulties, and associated behaviours. We are looking for candidates who will take the lead to plan, co-ordinate and quality assure their given subject area to ensure that the subject is consistently well planned throughout the school, paying special attention to the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience. Bringing their experience of practical, experiential and therapeutic education strategies to bear, the successful candidates will ensure that our students really engage in learning and are given all the tools they need to progress.

In order to be successful in this role, you will:

• Have attained Qualified Teaching Status.
• Have experience co‑ordinating, leading and quality assuring Literacy / English as a subject leader.
• Have experience of the National Curriculum framework.
• Have experience of working with young people with a range of learning needs and destination aims, and developing appropriate strategies to help them achieve their goals.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a practical approach to engaging students.
• Have experience of working with children/young people with special educational needs and learning disabilities who may be on the autistic spectrum.
• Have experience preparing students for examinations and assessments.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
• A supportive working environment and talented teaching teams who work collaboratively to share expertise and are committed to achieving exceptionally high standards of teaching & learning.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – access to confidential support 24/7.
• Free parking available on site (or nearby access to Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and bus services).
• Enjoy paid morning and lunch breaks.
• Free tea, coffee and milk provided with onsite lunches purchasable from our talented catering team.

Closing date: 22 November 2026 at Noon
Interview date: W/C 30 November 2026
Further information: Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received.

Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts advertised at the school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.