Specialist Teacher - Targeted Intervention Programme at Esher Church of England High School

Specialist Teacher – Targeted Intervention Programme
Full Time, Fixed-term contract for one year (Surrey County Council funded)
Salary: MPR (Fringe) £34,298 – 46,839
Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people by removing barriers to learning?

Esher High School is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher to lead an exciting new Targeted Intervention Programme, funded by Surrey County Council.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a new provision designed to provide targeted support for pupils experiencing significant barriers to learning. Working alongside a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and the wider Inclusion Team, you will identify pupils' individual needs, deliver evidence-informed interventions and support pupils to successfully access mainstream education.

The role will involve delivering a range of targeted interventions, including Functional Skills English and Maths teaching, learning re-engagement programmes and support to develop pupils' emotional regulation, confidence and independence. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues to identify barriers to learning, develop personalised intervention plans and contribute to improving inclusive practice across the school.

As this is a newly created role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and develop the programme, working closely with senior leaders to establish a sustainable model of targeted intervention that will have a lasting impact on pupils, staff and the wider school community.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about inclusion and committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners. Whether your experience comes from mainstream education, specialist provision or alternative provision, you will be committed to ensuring every young person is able to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. Experience of working with pupils with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs, Functional Skills or targeted intervention programmes would be advantageous.

Esher High is an excellent performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive education that enables every young person to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Our staff are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people and work collaboratively to continually improve teaching, learning and inclusion across the school. 

Please refer to the Job Description for further details regarding this role and how to apply. We welcome early applications and reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Closing Date:      Wednesday 15th July 9:00am
Interview Date: TBC

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.  It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.