Head of English (Secondary, Maternity Cover)
BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL
Full‑time role, covering maternity leave from January 2026 for 9–12 months.
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Salary: negotiable based on experience.
Start date: December 2025.
Early applications encouraged.
Main responsibilities
* Oversee outstanding teaching and learning in the department.
* Facilitate progress and best outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.
* Promote a therapeutic ethos through multi‑disciplinary team working.
* Teach Year 9, 10 and 11 classes.
Ideal candidate profile
* Resilient, mental and physical resilience necessary for staff.
* Experience leading curriculum and department staff.
* Confidence, enthusiasm and passion for learning.
* Experience delivering a modified KS 3‑4 curriculum through multisensory methods.
* Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken) with good reading, writing and numeracy.
* Ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
* Experience working with children with Special Education Needs, especially on the Autism Spectrum.
* Desirable: experience managing groups of children and coping with challenging behaviour.
* Ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
* Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.
How to apply
Click the “Apply now” button below. Upload your CV and a completed application form. The closing date for applications is 10 December 2025.
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