English Lead Teacher

South East/ permanent / £37,868 - 56,154 per year

Are you an experienced English Teacher with a strong understanding of autism spectrum conditions?

Do you have the skills to deliver an autism-friendly curriculum that supports communication, social skills, and independence?

Are you open to teaching students with autism and related conditions from the ages of 7 through 17?

A special needs school in Surrey is seeking a dedicated English Lead Teacher with experience teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other related conditions, including SEMH, for September 2026. This school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, closely aligned to the mainstream curriculum, which helps students prepare for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. The curriculum is divided into different pathways at KS3 and KS4 to support students to learn at a level that matches their ability, confidence, and goals.

At this school, students will be working no more than 2 years behind their national curriculum age; there are 6 to 8 students per class and behaviour is good overall. The school is part of a larger SEN trust which offers centralised support to all its schools. Students will work toward Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, foundation level GCSEs, and/or higher level GCSEs based on their readiness.

As the Lead English Teacher, you will be writing and directing the English curriculum; experienced English teachers should apply for this role.

• Lead the planning, writing, and delivery of the English curriculum across KS3 and KS4.
• Design and adapt lessons for students working towards Level 1, Level 2, and GCSE qualifications.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies and clear communication to support student learning.
• Promote student independence, self‑advocacy, and social development.

• Hold QTS.
• Be a subject specialist across English Literature and English Language up to KS4.
• Have experience teaching students with autism, ADHD, and related conditions.
• Be confident planning and delivering adapted lessons for students working towards Level 1, Level 2, and GCSE qualifications.
• Demonstrate clear and consistent classroom management and communication skills.
• Be committed to supporting student independence, self‑advocacy and social development.
• Hold UK Right to Work.

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