Literacy Subject Lead

We are seeking to appoint an experienced SEN Teacher/Leader who can provide positive and stimulating learning experiences for our students and lead the subject area of English/Literacy and be part of the school’s Middle Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be effective in building and maintaining positive partnerships with families and the school community in addition to being able to work well as part of a team or autonomously.

Organisation skills and a highly structured approach will be key to supporting the ability to teach a range of subjects to students at their differing academic levels. 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 needs, Autism, communication and sensory processing difficulties, and associated behaviours.

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. Bringing their experience of practical, experiential and therapeutic education strategies to bear, the successful candidates will ensure that our students really engage in learning and are given all the tools they need to progress.

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

• Have attained Qualified Teaching Status.
• Have experience co-ordinating, leading and quality assuring Literacy / English as a subject leader.
• Have experience of the National Curriculum framework.
• Have experience of working with young people with a range of learning needs and destination aims, and developing appropriate strategies to help them achieve their goals.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a practical approach to engaging students.
• Have experience of working with children/young people with special educational needs and learning disabilities who may be on the autistic spectrum.
• Have experience preparing students for examinations and assessments.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
• A supportive working environment and talented teaching teams who work collaboratively to share expertise and are committed to achieving exceptionally high standards of teaching & learning.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – access to confidential support 24/7
• Free parking available on site (or nearby access to Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and bus services)
• Enjoy paid morning and lunch breaks
• Free tea, coffee and milk provided with onsite lunches purchasable from our talented catering team

If you have any questions, please email us at the following address: recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 1 March 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 9 March 2026. 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.

How to apply:

Applications can be made via the school website: Pield Heath House School – Vacancies: https://www.pieldheathschool.org.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=44

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.