Primary​/Middle School English Lead - SEND; SEMH - Term Time

Job Summary

This role would particularly suit a primary-trained and experienced teacher. An interest in working within SEN and SEMH is essential, although previous SEN experience, while beneficial, is not a requirement. A comprehensive induction training programme will be provided.

The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning to children in our Primary/Middle Phase with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, associated special educational needs. This includes whole class teaching, 1:1 or small group tuition and subject leadership for English across the Primary/Middle School.

As part of a flexible and responsive team, the postholder will also provide internal cover for other classes when needed, ensuring continuity and a therapeutic, structured environment for all pupils. The teacher will play a key role in supporting children to achieve personal, social and academic success, underpinned by trauma-informed and neurodiverse-aware practice.

In addition to the duties of a class teacher, the postholder will lead English across the Primary/Middle School, with a specific focus on developing and strengthening the school’s phonics and early reading provision. This includes shaping a coherent primary English curriculum, ensuring high-quality daily phonics teaching, embedding consistent reading approaches and supporting colleagues through modelling, coaching and resource development. The Primary English Lead will drive a culture of reading for pleasure and ensure that pupils receive a strong foundation in literacy that enables them to access learning throughout the school.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.