English Teacher

West Kirby School & College is Seeking to Appoint a Dedicated English Teacher

Closing Date: Friday 9 th October

Salary: M1 – UPS (dependant on experience) + 1

SEN

Contract: Permanent, full time

• Access to private healthcare scheme (Benenden)
• Onsite gym facilities
• Half-termly wellbeing afternoons
• Free school lunch
• Access to CPD enhancement

We are seeking an English Teacher to make a real difference to the long term outcomes of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Flexibility, humour and a willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils. You must be a highly motivated practitioner who is able to meet the complex needs of young people who have a history of difficulties within a learning and social environment.
In addition to English, candidates should clarify other curriculum skills/experience they can offer

You will:

• Be able to teach pupils to GCSE entry level standard in English
• Be committed to working with children with SEND and high level complex needs
• Have knowledge or interest in Autistic Spectrum Conditions and understand associated behaviours
• Have had involvement in recording, developing, analysing and tracking pupil progress
• Be committed to working within a team promoting exciting and creative learning

Degree in Related Subject essential

Post Grad Teaching Qualification essential

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) essential

Any further qualifications in related fields desirable

Experience of GCSE entry level in English essential

Working with children/ young people with SEN, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum. essential

Experience of having taught in a classroom environment essential

Experience of differentiating work programmes for pupils essential

Experience of monitoring, tracking and analysing student progress essential

Proven success in preparing pupils for external examinations

Knowledge of the new National Curriculum essential

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

Ability to build good relationships with pupils, teaching staff, parents and carers – whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries. essential

Emotional resilience in working with children/ young people who may present with behaviours which challenge essential

Able to present lessons in an engaging way for pupils essential

Able to enhance classroom presentation through use of ICT essential

Has held responsibility for more than one curriculum area

Has held other whole school/management responsibilities

Meols Drive
West Kirby
Wirral
Merseyside
CH48 5DH

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.

Job type Full Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 09/10/2026 00:00

Interview TBC

Pay grade M1 - UPS3 dependent on experience + 1

SEN