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Teacher of English

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS – suitable for ECT

This is a permanent role, term time only.

Are you an English teacher looking for a role where relationships, personalised learning and meaningful progress truly matter?
Perhaps you’re currently working in a mainstream setting and are ready for a change, or you may already be teaching in a specialist or special school environment and be looking for a new professional challenge within an outstanding provision. If small classes, personalised learning and strong relationships sit at the heart of your practice, this could be the role for you.
Undershaw is an outstanding specialist provision, and we are seeking a Teacher of English to join our committed, reflective team. This role would suit an English specialist who is passionate about teaching and excited by the opportunity to deliver the curriculum in a flexible, responsive way.
Our pupils range from Year 3 to Post-16 and have mild to moderate learning difficulties, alongside additional needs including ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia and medical vulnerabilities. In our calm, nurturing environment, students access the National Curriculum, GCSEs and Functional Skills, and are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

About the role:

·         Teach English to small classes with a strong focus on individual needs

·         Adapt learning creatively while maintaining high academic expectations

·         Work collaboratively with SEND, Pastoral and Therapy teams to integrate wellbeing, communications, PSHE and protective behaviours into everyday learning.

·        Act as a form tutor, building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

This role may suit an Early Career Teacher seeking excellent support and development, a mainstream teacher looking for a more personalised, relationship-centred approach or an SEN teacher ready for a new professional challenge
You will be:
• Passionate about English and inclusive teaching

• Reflective, flexible and open to doing things differently

• Committed to putting children at the heart of your practice

Undershaw can offer you:

·         The opportunity to be part of a committed team in an OFSTED “Outstanding school”

·         SEN allowance

·         Teachers’ Pension Scheme

·         Small class sizes – typically 8-10 students

·         Teaching Assistant in every class

·         Increased PPA

·         A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills

Closing date – Friday 27th February 2026

Interviews – Wednesday 4th February 2026

Applicants MUST complete a school application form to apply for this role.

We do not accept CVs and applicants must complete the application form provided. Closing date Friday 27 February 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

To apply please complete and return application form

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