Responsible To: The Headteacher

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We are seeking a Lead Teacher for English to join our team, who has the willingness and ability to contribute to establishing the school as a local centre of excellence for learning and teaching for Autistic students. 

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We are looking for a colleague who is an English specialist and also a great all-rounder: enthusiastic, innovative, committed, highly motivated and a positive role model. 

Those with prior experience or training in the Secondary or SEND sectors will be well prepared for teaching in our school.

We are committed to offering a full and broad curriculum across the school that enables excellent outcomes for our students.  If you have the experience and/or drive to lead on other specific curriculum areas or aspect of provision, we will offer the opportunity and support to do so.

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We offer a bespoke ECT induction program for those starting out in their career.

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Job Summary 

To take responsibility for the planning, implementation, and assessment of a broad and balanced English curriculum for our cohort of students with a diagnosis of Autism and SEMH difficulties. 

To ensure that all students, irrespective of their varying learning abilities, make progress and achieve the best possible outcomes. 

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Successful candidates will be:

• A creative, knowledgeable, and reflective practitioner who has high expectations of learning and teaching for themselves and their team

• Proficient in appropriate models of teaching and support for autistic children

• Able to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff across the school

• Able to design a high-quality curriculum, giving students the confidence to succeed

• Able to engage and inspire students through engaging lessons and varied learning opportunities to reduce gaps in learning

• Able to support our students to reach their full personal and academic potential

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 We offer:

• A variety of development and professional learning opportunities, including our own in-house training programmes and fully funded leadership CPD

• Support from experienced staff and Senior Leaders to continually refine and develop your teaching career

• A closely knit and collaborative staff team dedicated to ensuring very positive outcomes for our students.

• Professional ‘freedom’ to create and deliver the most appropriate curriculum for our students

• Access to a wider network of professional colleagues to support, celebrate and develop innovative pedagogy

• A positive working environment that supports personal and professional growth and wellbeing.

Newingate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to Enhanced Disclosure, via the DBS and are subject to qualification, reference, and health checks. 

CVs are not accepted in isolation

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Visits to the school are welcomed. 

If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher via email headteacher@newingateschool.co.uk