English/Literacy Teacher - Running Deer School
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- See advert details.
To start Summer Term 2026
Pay: £33,000 pa (actual) including holiday pay. This includes paid 30-minute break.
This role is 35 hours per week including PPA time, term time only. We do not expect our staff to work outside of their contracted TTO weekly hours.
Our English/Literacy Teacher will be responsible for delivering a bespoke individualised academic English timetable for our students covering KS2-KS4 including ASDAN, Open and Gateway awards and project-based learning as well as for formal GCSEs and functional skills awards. You will be working with our students in small groups and occasionally 1:1 to enable our students to reach their full potential, whilst supporting their special needs.
Your duties will include:
- developing programmes of learning activities.
- planning, preparing and researching lessons.
- preparing and adapting teaching materials.
- making use of special facilities and/or equipment.
- teaching students on an individual, class or small group basis.
- checking and assessing students' work and giving feedback.
- encouraging personal development.
- attending meetings and reviews.
- working with our SENCo and deputy SENCo to liaise with parents/carers, external agencies and a range of other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, and educational psychologists.
- writing reports.
- coordinating the academic work for our case workers.
- ensure that our tracking systems are kept up date so that we can monitor the progress of students.
Role Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS).
- Experience of working with KS2-KS4 across the curriculum, with an English specialism.
- Must enjoy the outdoors.
- An understanding and empathy for children with SEN.
- Bags of patience.
- An Enhanced DBS check and references will be undertaken for this role.
- Desirable: current First Aid at Work Certificate.
- Desirable: experience of delivering ASDAN awards.
A qualified teacher, you will have experience of working across all the Key Stages, in particular KS2- KS4, in a variety of subjects, but in particular English. You will have wide-ranging experience of working with children with SEN, including ASC and attachment and trauma.
You will be passionate about helping young people achieve the very best that they can, be thick skinned and have a good sense of humour. You will enjoy being outdoors and woodland environment, and in our classroom that is based on site.
You will need to be organised, clear-sighted and able to work with students, and carers. Approachable and committed, you’ll set high expectations.
You will need to be able to deal with extreme weathers, mud and rain, be comfortable working in a woodland setting. Ideally you will love dogs (and horses) who work within our team providing animal assisted interventions.
You will work closely with our Head of School and Senior Leadership team to ensure that EHCP’s, assessments and progress reviews are up to date and accurate.
Above all, you’ll love seeing those in your care achieve their true potential.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search
Due to the unique nature of our school, we warmly welcome visits from potential applicants prior to the closing date. To arrange a visit please in the first instance email recruitment@runningdeer.org.uk.
To apply for this job please email recruitment@runningdeer.org.uk for an application pack.
Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ13 8NE
- Reference
EK1856
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Special & Other
- Salary Details
See advert details.
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
35 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum + 1 week INSET
- Closing Date
10/02/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes