What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and inspiring English Lead to join our Newcastle School. Our successful candidate will have a recognised, relevant DfE teaching qualification and a secure knowledge and understanding of the English curriculum across all key stages. With the ability to design and teach effective lessons and plan inspiring learning activities across the curriculum, age and ability ranges, you will help our learners achieve exceptional results. The pay scale is dependent on relevant teaching experience and will be discussed during interview This position also attracts an SEN Allowance and a TLR2a allowance and is full time in accordance with Teachers' Pay and Conditions. Criteria A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification. A secure knowledge and understanding of the curriculum Ability to teach English to Key stage 3 - 5 Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the school curriculum, age and ability ranges including personalising learning to meet individual needs. Evidence of excellent classroom practice Experience of working with students with complex needs including ASD and learning difficulties. A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies. Evidence of appropriate, relevant and on-going professional development and training. Good written communication skills. No ECT's need apply What the school offers its staff We understand that our staff are our most important resource. We are committed to recruiting the very best support staff, teachers and leaders to support and nurture our children, families and communities. Once these inspiring members of staff join us, we invest in their career and development so that we can retain the very best leaders, teachers and support staff in our schools and central teams, or the profession as a whole. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.