KS3 Lead for English

The Levels School is an Independent Specialist Day School offering high quality education and exemplary pastoral care to students with a range of complex, specific learning differences that may include speech, language, and communication needs. Our teaching and learning provision would also meet the needs of individuals presenting with a similar learning profile to those with dyslexia and other Speech and Language Communication difficulties. Individuals with these differences often have difficulties with working memory, executive function, and speed of processing. In our experience these learners can often suffer with anxiety and have a low self-concept so we are also able to support vulnerable learners that suffer with fatigue or who may have been out of school due to anxiety.

An opportunity has arisen for a KS3 Lead for English at The Levels School full-time from September 26 (We are happy to accommodate an earlier start for the right candidate). We are interested in appointing the right person to complement our staff team. An ability to offer another subject is always desirable.

The successful candidate will need to be motivated and enthusiastic. You will be joining a committed and dedicated team that have high expectations for students and work hard to ensure they achieve their maximum outcomes. Due to our continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, dedicated teacher to become the KS3 Lead for English at The Levels School full-time from September 2026 (can accommodate earlier for right candidate). We are interested in appointing the right person to complement our staff team and will adapt the role to fit the strengths of the successful candidate.

As a KS3 Lead for English at The Levels School, you will be working under the direction of the Lead for English and Humanities and the Head teacher and alongside the SENDCo in delivering the curriculum and providing pastoral support to our students. The successful candidate will be experienced across KS3 and KS4. They will have day to day responsibility for leading, developing and delivering the English Curriculum, including the pastoral and academic welfare of students.

You will need to be a qualified Teacher with experience of SEND including knowledge of the National Curriculum and the teaching of Key Stage 3 and 4. Students take GCSE English Language at The Levels School. The successful candidate will need to be motivated and enthusiastic with strong pedagogical skills. You will be joining a committed and dedicated team that have high expectations for students and work hard to ensure they achieve their maximum outcomes. Our students all have SpLD broadly in line with those experienced by dyslexia, ASD and other co-occurring difficulties.

Enthusiasm is as important as experience, as you will need to inspire as well as teach. You will be able to demonstrate a range of multi-sensory teaching techniques and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support. It is important that you are ambitious for our students and have a desire to problem solve and work as a cog in a small team to unpick the nature of their SEND so that strategies can be put in place to allow each student to achieve their maximum potential.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from mainstream or specialist education. The role of KS3 Lead for English is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

We are looking to appoint a flexible, adaptable and dedicated individual with experience in working with students with SpLD and some SEMH difficulties as a result of their barriers to learning.

• An outstanding teacher with experience of teaching in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• An inspirational teacher who is committed to providing high quality multi-sensory learning experiences for all children
• A creative teacher who is experienced in curriculum innovation and development
• Has a strong desire to learn and develop their practice
• Is a strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Substantial experience teaching KS3 and GCSE, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of SEND, specifically SpLD
• Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum
• Have the ability to work as an integral member of a team that puts the students learning and wellbeing at the centre
• Be experienced in working within a SEN setting or with predominantly SEN pupils

We can offer opportunities for career development and wide-ranging experiences, excellent training and ongoing support from experienced specialist teachers both in their subject specialisms and in SEND.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a suitable number of applications. The Levels School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

• To develop an understanding of how pupils of relevant age group(s) and ability learn; relevant learning strategies and methods. This knowledge could be acquired through training and experience.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety. This knowledge could be acquired through training and experience.
• To have experience with SEN teaching, including ASC, anxiety, and Attachment Disorder. This knowledge could be acquired through training and experience.

About the school/organisation: The Levels School is an independent specialist day school offering high-quality education and exemplary pastoral care to students with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties. Our teaching and learning provision would also meet the needs of individuals presenting with a similar learning profile to those with dyslexia and other speech, language, and communication difficulties.