Job Title: English Specialist Teacher (KS4 & KS5)

Pay: up to £200 a day

Location: Epping
Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

An independent specialist day school based in Epping, CM16, supporting young people aged 11–18 with Autism and co-occurring complex needs, are seeking an English Specialist Teacher to cover an absence, teaching a timetable that includes Functional Skills, GCSE English, and GCSE English Literature.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging English lessons for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, with a focus on Functional Skills, English GCSE, and English Literature GCSE.
• Support and inspire students aged 11–18 who have Autism and complex needs, tailoring lessons to meet individual EHCP requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider school team, ensuring a consistent, supportive environment for student progression.
• Maintain accurate records and assess student development in line with school policies and examination board requirements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• QTS/QTLS is required.
• Proven experience teaching English at KS4/KS5 level, specifically Functional Skills and GCSE (including English Literature).
• Prior experience in a specialist school setting, working with young people with Autism and co-occurring complex needs.
• Must hold a Child and Adult DBS.

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.