Class Teacher and Literacy Lead

Wembley Manor, Wembley, Brent, HA9 7EU

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,554.00 - £66,935.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale 1-5 (Inner London)

Class Teacher and Literacy Lead job summary

The Rise Partnership Trust is a trust of 2 outstanding special schools. Wembley Manor is the third RPT school to be established. The Rise Partnership Trust is ambitious for its’ pupils and staff and actively prepares for future opportunities. This is a truly exciting role as the school is currently small but expanding and offers opportunities to staff with the ambition to grow with us.

We offer our pupils a holistic educational provision to promote an understanding of the wider world in preparation for adulthood.

We offer extensive CPD opportunities, well-being programmes and the opportunity to be part of a team who are committed to providing the best outcomes for all.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate Class Teacher and Literacy Lead who will become an integral part of our school community. We feel that the role would be well suited for someone who has experience of working with children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD), or for someone who has experience of working in a mainstream primary school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with vision, creativity and a passion for providing excellent opportunities for young people with SEND.

Interested candidates must share our motto: ‘Love, Learn, Laugh.’

About the Candidate

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is deeply passionate about teaching and Leading Literacy across our school. As a Class Teacher and Literacy Lead at Wembley Manor School, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Literacy teaching & learning is of the highest standard. You will lead, manage and review the development of Literacy across the whole school (KS3-KS4, eventually KS5) and work with the Curriculum Lead to ensure that the Literacy curriculum fits with the school’s vision and curriculum intent.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification to see what we’re looking for in the ideal candidate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and education of our children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

The advertised role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, only applicants with the automatic right to work in the UK should apply.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wembley Manor

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 60 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wembley Manor website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wembley-manor

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