English / Literacy Teacher
Salary: £31,500 – £38,400
Location: Pierview Academy, Gravesend
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Responsible to: Lead Teacher – Core Curriculum
Performance Management of: Teachers and Tutors
About Pierview Academy
Pierview Academy is a small independent school supporting secondary and post‑16 learners with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our vision is to empower success through holistic and individualised learning, providing small class sizes from one‑to‑one tuition to groups of six.
We are committed to the well‑being of our learners and staff. Benefits include:
* BUPA Cash Plan scheme
* Annual wellbeing initiatives and termly staff perks
* Annual appraisals and performance reviews
* Support for CPD and career progression
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic English / Literacy Teacher, ideal for Early Career Teachers or experienced teachers looking to expand their skills. The postholder will:
* Lead the teaching and learning of English for learners aged 11+
* Deliver lessons across secondary and post‑16 learners, including Functional Skills and GCSE
* Develop schemes of work and differentiated lesson plans aligned with the school curriculum
* Guide, mentor, and inspire Tutors and LSAs to improve teaching and learning outcomes
* Monitor pupil progress, assess work, and provide constructive feedback
* Contribute to pastoral care, liaise with parents and carers, and support learners’ personal development
* Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment and uphold the school’s ARRRTT philosophy
Key Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Degree‑level qualification in English, and at least Level 2 in Maths
* Knowledge of SEND and ability to adapt teaching for diverse learner needs
* Experience teaching young people with challenging behaviour, complex needs, or SEND
* Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
* Flexible, solution‑focused, and able to work collaboratively in a small school environment
Desirable: Experience in team management, addressing social exclusion, or working with vulnerable learners
Why Join Us?
* Work in a small, supportive school environment
* Make a direct impact on learners’ outcomes and life chances
* Lead and develop staff while contributing to curriculum planning
* Access excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
* Join a school committed to staff well‑being and recognition
Additional Information
* Occasional work outside standard hours may be required for training or school events
* This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
* Pierview Academy reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online and download the application form from our website: www.alpschools.org. Completed applications should be emailed as instructed on the website.
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