Qualified English Teacher

Aspris invites applicants for the Qualified English Teacher role.

Queenswood School are currently looking to recruit an outstanding English Teacher to join our LIFE (Literacy Is For Everything) team! We are seeking an ambitious, energetic, and committed teacher who will expand the learning experiences of our pupils. The successful candidate will be teaching and supporting our young people who may have autism, ADHD and associated complex needs.

Queenswood School is set across two sites in a beautiful rural location in Herefordshire. We are an Independent Specialist day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 11 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. We are looking for an experienced Lead for English across the school.

• Oversee the planning of curriculum content to improve standards of learning and achievement for all, ensuring it is well sequenced to promote pupil progress
• Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across the whole school
• Work with teachers and other subject leads to build links between the LIFE curriculum and the wider curriculum
• Ensure effective use of resource

• Hold UK QTS
• Have significant classroom experience
• Prior leadership experience desired but not essential
• Have strong knowledge of the English Curriculum
• Be willing to participate in ongoing professional development
• Have a passion for English education and inspiring literacy across the whole school
• Have strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive culture
• Have a visionary mindset with an ability to innovate and implement change
• Support LIFE (literacy is for everything) within other subject areas (preferable)
• Have recent experience teaching up to GCSE

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Flexible working
• Hybrid opportunities
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role or to organise a visit, please give Robyn a call on  or email robynhill.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education

Location:

Ledbury, England, United Kingdom