Literacy Subject Lead

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: MPR - UPR + SEN + TLR 2
Start date: ASAP

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher/Leader who can provide positive and stimulating learning experiences for our students whilst working in partnership with families and the school community. The ideal candidate will be a good team player with organisation skills and a highly structured approach that supports their ability to teach a range of subjects to our students.

The school provides a person-centred curriculum, adapted to each child and young person’s developmental and learning needs, offering a variety of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students with severe to complex learning need, communication and sensory processing difficulties, and associated behaviours. 

We currently have an opportunity to lead the subject area of English / Literacy and be part of the school’s Middle Leadership Team. 

We are looking for candidates who will take the lead to plan, co-ordinate and quality assure their given subject area to ensure that the subject is consistently well planned throughout the school, paying special attention to the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• Attained Qualified Teaching Status.
• Experience of working in a Special School setting with young people with a range of learning needs.
• Experience of co-ordinating, leading and quality assuring your subject area of Literacy / English as a subject leader.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a practical approach to engaging students.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards of teaching & learning.
• Teaching teams who work collaboratively to share expertise and workload.
• Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site lunches available to staff.
• Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly) and bus services.

Closing date: 22nd September 2025 at Noon
Interviews: Week commencing 29th September 2025
Further information: Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position. If you have not heard from us by the 16th October 2025, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding Statement
Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.