Teacher of English - Newhaven School

Job Introduction

‘Trust, Restore, Achieve’

VACANCY

Teacher of English at Specialist School

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus SEN 1

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Teacher contractual hours

Newhaven School

We are seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of English to join our close-knit, dedicated team at Newhaven School, a specialist provision for students with additional needs. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment and wants to make a real difference in the lives of students.

Why Choose Us?

• Trauma-Informed Teaching: We are proud of our commitment to providing a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to teaching, supporting students to overcome challenges and build resilience.
• A Flexible and Creative Curriculum: Our KS3 curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing us to explore literature from all over the world. Teachers are encouraged to bring their own passions into the classroom, selecting books and resources that inspire both them and their students.
• AQA English Language at KS4: We focus on the AQA English Language and Edexcel IGCSE Language qualifications for KS4 students, allowing us to offer a broad selection of texts, develop students' critical thinking skills and promote Cultural Capital.
• Engaging Teaching Methods: We use a mix of media and films to bring learning to life, across all key stages, where film is used to spark interest and deepen understanding of characterisation and aspects of storytelling.
• Comprehensive Resources: Our department boasts a wide range of detailed schemes of work, with fully planned lessons ready to teach, enabling you to focus on engaging with the students and making a lasting impact.
• A Collaborative Team: Our English department consists of four experienced teachers, three of whom have been with us for over six years, including the HoD. We pride ourselves on working closely together, where each team member’s experience and ideas are valued and respected.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

• Be willing to teach each across our different provisions: the PRU, the Assessment Centre and NEST, all of which are located at the main Gardens site. In addition, we have the King’s Park site, which is for students with a diagnosis of autism, an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and an enduring mental health condition.
• Teach mixed ability classes, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Foster a love of literature and language, building meaningful relationships with students to help them succeed.
• Plan and deliver dynamic lessons using a variety of media and resources to cater to a wide range of learning styles.
• Contribute to the development of our flexible curriculum and support students in achieving their potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share ideas, resources, and best practices in a supportive team environment.

Who We Are Looking For

This role would suit an experienced, creative teacher who:

• Has a passion for teaching English and enjoys introducing students to a wide range of literature.
• Ideally has experience working with students with SEN or a trauma-informed teaching background or is interested in developing skills and experience in these areas.
• Is able to build positive, lasting relationships with students, motivating them to engage with their studies and achieve their best.
• Can work collaboratively within a small, supportive team, sharing ideas and contributing to the department’s success.

Why Newhaven School?

We are a close-knit, community-focused school where both staff and students are valued. We believe in creating an environment where creativity, collaboration, and meaningful relationships thrive. If you are someone who enjoys working in a supportive and creative team, and you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 17th May 2026

Shortlisting: 18th May 2026 onwards

Interviews: 21stth May 2026

Start date: September 2026

For further details about Newhaven School and to download our application form please visit: www.newhavenschool.co.uk (Please note CVs are not acceptable).

If you would like to view the school to get a better idea of us you can arrange a visit by emailing recruitment@newhaven.greenwich.sch.uk.

Newhaven is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) plus additional pre-employment checks.

Newhaven is committed to the journey of decolonising our school by becoming deeply reflective about our systems, processes and decisions, by sharing our lived experiences in a genuine way that means we have a much better understanding of each other and by developing our staff so that all have equity of opportunity.