Head of English and Literacy

Head of English and Literacy

The Abbey School, Weydon Multi Academy Trust

Start date: January 2025

Salary: Surrey Fringe MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B and SEN allowance

Location: Farnham, Surrey

Interview: To take place upon suitable application

The Abbey School, part of Weydon Multi Academy Trust, is a special school for secondary aged students with moderate learning difficulties. It a school that strives for excellence, embraces innovation, is highly collaborative and supportive with a dedicated and committed staff team. 

Having recently received an Outstanding Ofsted rating reflecting their commitment to high-quality education, the school now also features a brand-new £7.5 million build. This includes a modern sports hall, a vibrant art room, a well-equipped DT room, and a professional-grade catering classroom and science lab. In addition, every student has their own Chromebook supported by a completely overhauled IT infrastructure ensuring seamless connectivity and access to cutting-edge educational resources.

A passionate and talented teacher is required to lead English and Literacy within the school. 

The position welcomes applicants from special education as well as those transitioning from either a primary or secondary mainstream background with a passion for working with students who have special educational needs. This is an opportunity to gain significant job satisfaction from the little ‘wins’ every week and develop a fantastic understanding of SEND. All students at The Abbey School have learning needs and approximately 40% have a diagnosis of Autism and/or speech, language and communication needs.

As the Head of English and Literacy, you will have support from a strong teaching team who understand the unique learning and additional needs each student. You will share expertise, embed best practice, hold high expectations for student outcomes and help them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will embrace challenges, seek solutions and improvements, bring an enthusiasm to try new things and embrace being part of a learning environment that shares the ‘laughs’ and celebrates the achievements.

It is such an exciting time to join the school and work within a warm and welcoming team of educators where structure and routine is vital, where the curriculum is centred around a balance of academic ambition and life skills, preparing students for future education and training, more independent living and better employment prospects. No two days are the same.

The Abbey School strongly encourages interested candidates to visit and see how wonderful their school is and their amazing new facilities.

To arrange your visit please contact our Recruitment Partner, Charlotte Cuthbert at Cuthbert Colvill on charlotte@cuthbertcolvill.co.uk