[ref. l9110302] SEN Lead English Teacher
Lead English Teacher – Special Educational Needs School
Location: Midge Hall, near Leyland, LancashireSalary: M1 - UPS2 plus an additional expert payment of £1,500 per annum.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only
An independent day school in Lancashire, specialising in education for children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH), is seeking a Lead English Teacher. This role involves coordinating and enhancing the English curriculum, literacy, phonics, and Careers Education Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG) across the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and organise the English curriculum throughout the school.
- Manage and assess progress in English, literacy, and phonics.
- Oversee and track literacy and phonics interventions.
- Develop English as a key subject, driving improved progress and outcomes for pupils.
- Provide training and updates to staff as needed.
- Report on progress and teaching quality to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Act as Careers Officer, ensuring alignment with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Qualifications Required:
- PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed, or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Knowledge and experience working with pupils who have SEN, SLD/PMLD, or ASD.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Experience managing challenging behaviours and a range of therapeutic approaches.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Experience delivering a differentiated curriculum for a variety of educational needs.
- Previous work experience in a therapeutic or SEN-focused environment.
What’s on Offer:
Training and Development:Comprehensive training programs and career development opportunities are available for all employees, ensuring continued professional growth.
Perkbox Benefits:Access to discounts on groceries, phone plans, eating out, gym memberships, and more. This also includes schemes for cycling to work and car leasing options.
Competitive Pay and Rewards:Annual salary reviews to ensure competitiveness, alongside enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, pension, and life assurance.
UK Health Cash Plan:Covers day-to-day healthcare costs such as optician and dental bills. Options to extend coverage to partners are available.
Employee Assistance Programme:Support is available on a range of issues, including a free 24/7 counselling service and online tools for health and wellbeing.
Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £1,000 for recommending someone to join (*terms apply).
This position offers a rewarding opportunity for an experienced English teacher passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role. Please apply directly to this advertisement
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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