English Teacher KS3 & KS4
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6PT21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
English Teacher – Canterbury Campus (Melbury College)
MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Full-time
Permanent
Melbury College’s Canterbury Campus is a KS3 and KS4 Pupil Referral Unit providing high-quality education for pupils who have been permanently excluded, on respite, new to the borough or without a school place. We offer a nurturing, structured and ambitious environment where every young person is supported to re-engage, progress and succeed.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across KS3 and KS4, using trauma-informed and relational approaches to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
• Teach English across KS3 and KS4 with strong subject knowledge
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
• Use restorative and trauma-informed practices
• Monitor progress, provide high-quality feedback and maintain accurate records
• Contribute to pastoral support as a form tutor
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
About You
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Strong English subject knowledge at KS3 & KS4
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to motivate, inspire and build positive relationships
• Strong behaviour management and restorative practice skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks and online screening. We reserve the right to close the advert early for the right candidate.
Closing date: 5th October
Interview date: 13th October
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- Supportive, collaborative staff team
- Small class sizes (max 8 pupils)
- Weekly CPD and strong professional development pathways
- Comprehensive induction and wellbeing programme
- On-site parking and excellent transport links (St Helier Station – 8 mins walk)
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 50 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk
The role of Receptionist/Admin Assistant at a highly successful and respected medical and mental health needs Alternative Provision for young people in the borough of Merton CR4. We are looking to appoint a motivated Admin Assistant who will be fully trained in 'first day calling' and general admin duties . We need a calm and empathetic person to welcome people as they enter our building and support us in creating a positive environment for all
Lavender Campus provides education for all students in Merton who, because of medical and/or mental health needs are unable to attend school. The role will be based within provision, teaching year 9,10 and 11 students using Trauma Informed teaching strategies. Class sizes are small and our emphasis is on enabling our students to develop their independence and resilience through learning. We have high expectations of our students and this is reflected in our GCSE results.
Arranging a visit to Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk.
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