Job description
Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN English Lead on behalf of an amazing SEN School in Dorking, Surrey.
Are you an inspirational English leader with a passion for SEN education?
Join a vibrant new specialist school in the beautiful Surrey Hills. The school opened in September and is growing rapidly, so were seeking a strategic and operational education leader with strong English expertise to join the Senior Leadership Team.
Required: SEN Lead English Teacher
Contract: Permanent
Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: Leadership PayScale
School Type: Independent specialist school for children and young people aged 7-16 with autism and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs. Initially opening with pupils aged 7-14.
Parking: On-site
About the Role
· Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on English
· Design and oversee a sequenced, progressive whole-school curriculum
· Champion inclusive classroom strategies and differentiated learning for SEN pupils
· Drive assessment strategy, self-evaluation systems, and inspection readiness
· Line manage teaching and subject staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
About You
· Qualified teacher with strong English teaching experience and proven success in improving pupil outcomes
· Experience in curriculum design, assessment, and school improvement (middle leadership essential; senior leadership desirable)
· Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
· Understanding of autism and EHCP processes highly beneficial
Training and Development
· Supportive, inclusive environment
· Continuous professional development opportunities
· Collaboration across a network of SEN schools
· Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station
· Breakfast and lunch during term time
· Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Interviews: 1-3 December 2025
If youre ready to make a real impact in SEN education and lead English provision, get in touch today:
Requirements:
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
· Child and Adult DBS (Enhanced Disclosure)
· Right to Work in the UK
· 2 Professional References
Call/Text 07442 274 9614 (text Head)
020 7404 6383 option 1 > option 3
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.