English Teacher KS3 & KS4
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Morden, SM4 6PT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
English Teacher – Canterbury Campus (Melbury College)
MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Full-time
Permanent
Melbury College’s Canterbury Campus is a KS3 and KS4 Pupil Referral Unit providing high-quality education for pupils who have been permanently excluded, on respite, new to the borough or without a school place. We offer a nurturing, structured and ambitious environment where every young person is supported to re-engage, progress and succeed.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across KS3 and KS4, using trauma-informed and relational approaches to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
• Teach English across KS3 and KS4 with strong subject knowledge
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
• Use restorative and trauma-informed practices
• Monitor progress, provide high-quality feedback and maintain accurate records
• Contribute to pastoral support as a form tutor
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
About You
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Strong English subject knowledge at KS3 & KS4
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to motivate, inspire and build positive relationships
• Strong behaviour management and restorative practice skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks and online screening. We reserve the right to close the advert early for the right candidate.
Closing date: 5th October
Interview date: 13th October
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Supportive, collaborative staff team
• Small class sizes (max 8 pupils)
• Weekly CPD and strong professional development pathways
• Comprehensive induction and wellbeing programme
• On-site parking and excellent transport links (St Helier Station – 8 mins walk)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.