Teacher of English at Specialist School
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit, London, SE9 6HR13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Teacher contractual hours (Part time and flexible hours are welcome)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
+ SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of English to join our 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.
This role is not suitable for ECTs. This post is situated at the Gardens site. This site comprises the Pupil Referral Unit, the Assessment Centre and NEST. 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.
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 has 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.
- Is highly organised and very adaptable to a fast-paced environment.Can work collaboratively within a small team, sharing ideas and contributing to the department’s
success.
What the school offers its staff
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: 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:
- 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.
- Design and create schemes of work which are bespoke and in line with the sometimes complex
needs of our students.
- 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.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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 Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit website
- Email address
- recruitment@newhaven.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088593114
Our Vision
Newhaven School works hard to be a caring, trauma informed community where young people are kept safe, supported as individuals, taught the skills they need and challenged to become successful adults with dreams to realise.
A part time teacher is required to join our team in the Royal Borough of Greenwich The Newhaven Outreach team meets the needs of young people in the borough of Greenwich who are unable to attend an in school provision and require support in their homes or local community.
Arranging a visit to Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newhaven.greenwich.sch.uk.
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