This post is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.

 We are Shaftesbury High School – a locally maintained secondary SEND school for 168 students. We are looking to appoint a Reading /English Teacher who will focus on supporting student reading across the school.

We are looking to appoint from September 2026 onwards.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of  young people and expects all staff and staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and a Debarring check.

As the Reading/English teacher you will work closely with the two reading designated members of SLT and the Head of English. You will play a key role in shaping and developing reading at Shaftesbury High School as an experience that will be valued by students.

This is a wonderful time to join the school. We offer a great place to work, an exciting curriculum, and a committed staff team.

Shaftesbury is a school where a rich and meaningful curriculum has clear and thoughful impact. At Shaftesbury we ensure access to our curricuum to meet the needs of each young person.

The successful candidate should preferably have experience of special educational needs (but it is not a requirement as we will support the right candidate for success in the role). The successful candidate will have high levels of motivation, creativity and enthusiasm to implement whole school reading engagement.

Please ensure your application is tailored to the job description and the Shaftesbury High School curriculum.

 To view the job description, person specification and to apply for this position, please visit the school website: https://www.shaftesbury.harrow.sch.uk/Vacancies/ and on the website my new term.

Shaftesbury High School is committed to safeguarding, inclusive practice and equal opportunities for all. All job offers will be subject to successful enhanced DBS checks,reference checks and online checks. If you have lived or worked abroad for more than three months since you were 18 you will need to apply to the country where you lived for a police check.

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