ABOUT EDITH KAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL:

Based in London NW10, Edith Kay School is an independent school for students with special needs. We are a small, dedicated community with high expectations for each of our pupils. Our pupils are offered a personalised learning journey and we actively set out to ensure that every young person thrives in all aspects of the curriculum. Our pupils are fully informed and active in their learning journey and have every capacity to achieve their aspirations successfully. Preparing our young people for a successful and enriched future alongside ensuring our pupils are able to contribute to their community and society, irrespective of their starting point, is key to our vision. Our values of personal responsibility and respect are integral to our ethos where views, beliefs and differences are appreciated. This is in keeping with the support of our families and underpinned by our wellbeing programme. Life at Edith Kay School is diverse, inspirational and aspirational. We offer a carefully structured curriculum. We firmly subscribe to a collaborative, reflective, outward facing community in ensuring that each phase of our young person’s career is meticulously supported and extended by the Edith Kay team.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced English Teacher to deliver one-to-one lessons to students with diverse needs, including those with SEND. In this role, you will have the opportunity to teach and support students who are unable to attend mainstream schooling, helping them engage with English Studies through tailored and accessible lessons. Lessons may take place in students’ homes, libraries, or other agreed-upon locations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant experience teaching English.
• Experience in some of the following areas is essential: English Functional Skills Entry Level up to Level 2 | OCR or AQA GCSE English Language and Literature | KS3 English up to A Level English Literature.
• Experience working with SEND students is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of the English Language and Literature curriculum and related topics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students in a one-to-one setting.
• Flexibility to work in various locations, including students’ homes or other designated learning environments.
• A valid DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

• Plan and deliver individualised English lessons that are aligned with the student’s academic level and learning objectives.
• Teach a range of topics at GCSE, A-Level, or equivalent levels.
• Ability to promote subject understanding, engagement and motivation in students.
• Remain patient and flexible in the approach to learning by adapting lesson content and teaching methods to support students with SEND and other learning challenges.
• Track and assess student progress, providing regular feedback to students, parents, and staff.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively with pastoral teams to ensure holistic support for each student.
• Maintain thorough records of lessons and progress in line with educational requirements.