SEN Class Teacher with Subject Lead Responsibilities
40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Qualified Teacher salary range: £30,055 - £41,446 per annum
An additional responsibility allowance is payable for undertaking the role of Subject Lead (English, Maths or Science), alongside the teaching post.
(starting salary is dependent on QTS and number of years relevant experience and the specific specialist subject)
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interviews will be taking place on Friday 10th July 2026 at Ashdown Garden School
To be considered for this vacancy please complete our online application form at rmt.org/jobs
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced teacher, who can confidently deliver engaging and effective lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and personalised teaching to pupils with SEND, while also undertaking the additional role of Subject Lead (English, Maths or Science) at our new Ashdown Garden School, in Forest Row. The school is aiming to open in 2026 and is based near the Emerson College site near the beautiful Ashdown Forest and the village of Forest Row.
In this role you will be ensuring the pupils of Ashdown Garden School engage in learning and achieve by providing practical, experiential and therapeutic education through careful planning of the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience. Alongside high‑quality classroom practice, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for a specialist subject area (English, Maths or Science), including curriculum development, monitoring student progress, supporting and coaching staff, and contributing to quality assurance and Ofsted preparation. You will be experienced in teaching KS3 and 4 up to GCSE level.
You will apply your knowledge about learning and the modes of learning to plan and deliver aspects of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum within the assessment framework of the National Curriculum in addition to their subject area.
You will ensure that students develop basic skills in numeracy, literacy, ICT and core learning skills, together with social skills and will provide opportunities for students to practice and develop these skills, assessing their progress in accordance with the school’s assessment schedule and curriculum policy.
In order to be successful in this role, you will need:
* A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) with completed ECT
* Significant experience teaching English / Maths or Science across KS3 and KS4.
* Experience of working with children or young people with SEND.
* Strong subject knowledge in English / Maths or Science and a commitment to delivery high‑quality teaching and learning in GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills qualifications.
* Experience of, or a strong interest in, leading or coordinating a subject area or curriculum.
* Have significant experience teaching Science and Mathematics across KS3 and KS4.
* Ability to analyse pupil progress data and use this to inform teaching, support and improvement.
* Confidence in supporting, coaching or advising colleagues.
* Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.
In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.
Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/careers
Ashdown Garden School, located nearby the ancient area of Ashdown Forest, is a specialist school for SEND children between the ages of 7–16 years, offering a range of practical land and craft learning activities. Ashdown Garden School is part of Ruskin Mill Trust.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.