Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £41,935 – £56,154 per annum (M3 – U3)
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: 01 September 2026
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and passionate English Lead Teacher (SEN) to join a highly supportive and forward-thinking special academy in Barnet. This role is ideal for an experienced teacher ready to step into middle leadership and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people aged 11–19 with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
You will lead the development and delivery of a highly adapted English and communication curriculum, combining excellent classroom practice with one dedicated leadership day per week. Working closely with senior leaders, therapists and support staff, you will play a key role in shaping whole-school literacy, embedding communication-rich learning, and championing inclusive, functional English pathways.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver an engaging, inclusive English curriculum across KS3–KS5
• Drive improvements in reading, writing, speaking and listening across the school
• Model outstanding SEND teaching practice and support colleagues through coaching and collaboration
• Work closely with speech and language therapists to embed communication strategies
• Develop functional English and accreditation pathways tailored to learners needs
• Promote reading for pleasure and literacy-rich environments
• Contribute to whole-school development through leadership time and curriculum innovation
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in English and literacy
• Experience teaching students with SEND, including autism and complex needs
• A proven ability to adapt teaching for diverse communication and sensory needs
• Understanding of EHCPs, person-centred approaches and SEND best practice
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A collaborative, coaching-focused mindset
You will also bring empathy, resilience and a genuine belief that all students can achieve meaningful progress.
What the School Offers
• One day per week dedicated to leadership and curriculum development
• A highly supportive leadership team, including experienced Assistant and Deputy Headteachers
• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
• A therapeutic, person-centred working environment
• Access to high-quality SEND-specific CPD through Barnet Special Education Trust
• Modern, well-resourced facilities in a fully accessible school setting
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students independence, communication and future outcomes
The school is part of a respected multi-academy trust and caters for approximately 195 students aged 11–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties. The campus is designed to be fully inclusive, supporting students with physical disabilities and complex needs.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£41935.00 - £56154.00 per year