Teacher of English and Personal Development

We are looking to recruit an inspirational and motivated teacher of English and Personal Development (PSHE Preparation for Adulthood Citizenship) who wants to be part of a highly successful collaborative and supportive team and wishes to provide stimulating lessons and outstanding learning experiences for students with SEN across KS3 KS4 and KS5. This is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent school.

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College has a record of high standards and was again judged Outstanding in its most recent inspection. The school is one of the largest special schools in the UK for students with Autism moderate learning difficulties and speech and learning difficulties. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching behaviour and achievement.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about the teaching of English and Personal Development in addition to supporting the whole school across a range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

The successful candidate will have strong subject and curriculum knowledge will be excited about teaching and is an excellent classroom practitioner. You must have a proven track record in raising achievement be suitably qualified and passionate in these subject areas be a highly motivated and outstanding classroom practitioner fully committed to working with children and recognising that members of our community are Role Models and Catalysts for Change. You will embody our school values of Integrity Resilience Imagination Self-Belief and Empathy. Along with departmental colleagues you will plan implement and monitor a range of strategies to promote a love of learning.

We are committed to the professional development and Equality and Diversity of all our staff. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

How to Apply:
Please complete and send the application form and letter of application to the Headteacher Mr D Keefe email:

Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026