Key Role Information

Salary
£35,703.00 - 53,835.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
09/10/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Pay grade
M1 - UPS3 dependent on experience + 1SEN
Department
Education
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

West Kirby School & College is Seeking to Appoint a Dedicated English Teacher

Closing Date: Friday 9th October

Salary: M1 – UPS (dependant on experience) + 1SEN

Contract: Permanent, full time

Benefits: Access to private healthcare scheme (Benenden), onsite gym facilities, half-termly wellbeing afternoons, free school lunch, access to CPD enhancement

Role Overview: 

We are seeking an English Teacher to make a real difference to the long term outcomes of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Flexibility, humour and a willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils. You must be a highly motivated practitioner who is able to meet the complex needs of young people who have a history of difficulties within a learning and social environment. In addition to English, candidates should clarify other curriculum skills/experience they can offer

You will:

  1. Be able to teach pupils to GCSE entry level standard in English
  2. Be committed to working with children with SEND and high level complex needs
  3. Have knowledge or interest in Autistic Spectrum Conditions and understand associated behaviours
  4. Have had involvement in recording, developing, analysing and tracking pupil progress
  5. Be committed to working within a team promoting exciting and creative learning                                  

Application Process:

Application forms can be completed via https://www.wkrs.co.uk/vacancies or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk for further information. The School does not accept CV’s.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.

Qualifications

Degree in Related Subject essential
Post Grad Teaching Qualificationessential
Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)essential
Any further qualifications in related fieldsdesirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of GCSE entry level in Englishessential
Working with children/ young people with SEN, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum.essential
Experience of having taught in a classroom environmentessential
Experience of differentiating work programmes for pupilsessential
Experience of monitoring, tracking and analysing student progressessential
Proven success in preparing pupils for external examinations

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of the new National Curriculumessential

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

Personal Attributes

Ability to build good relationships with pupils, teaching staff, parents and carers – whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries. essential
Emotional resilience in working with children/ young people who may present with behaviours which challengeessential
Positive attitude​essential

Relevant Skills

Able to present lessons in an engaging way for pupilsessential
Able to enhance classroom presentation through use of ICTessential
Has held responsibility for more than one curriculum area
Has held other whole school/management responsibilities

West Kirby School and College

HR

recruitment@wkrs.co.uk

Meols Drive
West Kirby
Wirral
Merseyside
CH48 5DH

Safeguarding Information

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks. West Kirby Educational Trust is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.