For further information and an application pack please contact Brigid Simmons, School Business Manager via email admin@woodlane.lbhf.sch.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher to join our wonderful school as our English and Literacy Subject Leader. We welcome applicants from a range of teaching backgrounds, including primary, secondary and/or special needs experience.

The successful candidate will:

Be an inspirational teacher passionate about raising school standards and achievement for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in English and Literacy.
Have a track record of making a difference to pupil progress and outcomes in English, Literacy and beyond.
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
Have knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt schemes of work to meet the range of needs of SEND learners.
Able to deliver a range of qualifications, including GCSE English Language and Literature.
Have a commitment to extra-curricular activity.
Be keen to lead our phonics programme (currently in partnership with other staff).
Be able to lead Woodlane's Dyslexia Friendly approach to raise the literacy standards of our pupils.
Be a lead in the use of SLCN strategies to support teaching and learning.
Be keen to share best practice with others through INSET/Outreach.
Be someone who is highly organised and resilient.
Be someone who puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of practice.

Please see personal specification for full details.

The position will include:

The leadership and teaching of English and Literacy at KS3 and KS4 level.

The leadership and management of Literacy (including phonics) on a whole school level.

Teaching and preparing pupils for various relevant qualifications in English.

Supporting staff/pupils/parents to raise achievement in English and Literacy.

Providing INSET to staff.
The delivery of extra-curricular activity.
Devising EHCPs and hosting Annual Review meetings (not currently required).

What can we offer?

A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team, dedicated to improving pupils’ life chances.

The opportunity to participate in our ‘teacher flexible working approach’, where a full-time teacher is timetabled and expected in school for 4 days a week (conditions apply, please discuss with Headteacher – see policy).
1 annual sanity day (which can be used for personal or work-related activity).
A free breakfast and lunch when you eat with the pupils.
An on-site car park.
Excellent opportunities for personal professional development.
A management team that encourages team working, innovation and encourages staff to use solution-based thinking.
Opportunities to work with on-site speech and language and occupational therapists.
A school ethos which celebrates achievement and encourages respect for others.
A school which values a creative approach to teaching and learning.
A commitment to cross-curricular learning.
Small classes of 10 pupils with a high adult: pupil ratio.
An experienced team of teaching assistants.
A bright and modern school.

Candidates should note the following:

Woodlane High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to hold an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We will also require verified references, photographic identification and any necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.
As part of our shortlisting processes we will carry out an online search for each shortlisted candidate, this forms part of our due diligence checks.
References will be sought prior to interview.
Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.
You are strongly encouraged to visit the school before submitting your application.

For further information and an application pack please contact Brigid Simmons, School Business Manager via email admin@woodlane.lbhf.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025 - 9:00am

Shortlisting date: Friday 12th September 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 17th September 2025

Position to start January 2026 (or sooner if possible)

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