English Specialist Teacher (London borough of Sutton)

Merrywood is an outstanding school in all categories where pupils excel. Parents and children report: 98% of pupils report that they feel safe at school 95% of parents feel that their child is happy at school 100% of parents report their child is safe within school. The school environment is safe, calm and children actively engage with learning daily. We are looking for an ambitious, charismatic teacher to join our campus based in Wallington. We are a therapeutic school, delivering a trauma informed model to pupils aged 5-16 years of age. We are looking for an English teacher who has the ability and passion to provide an outstanding education to our pupils. We have high levels of support to deliver an adapted curriculum, such as clear curriculums, teacher and child pedagogy, staff wellbeing teaching toolkits, CPD and strong levels of senior leadership coaching and support. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with pupils with additional needs and will have an understanding of behavioural management. Our model supports leaders to work hand in hand with staff to ensure staff wellbeing and management is compassionate and progressive. We have a well formed leadership team who have successfully driven several Ofsted inspections and accreditations and are looking for a teacher to bring energy and their own personality to our classrooms. We welcome onboard ambitious candidates. Our model ensures we have trauma informed practitioners who support teachers and leaders throughout the day to ensure that the school is a safe, calm and outstanding school to attend. Merrywood is described as a flag ship for delivering an academic, therapeutic and safe school where pupils flourish. We have won several awards including the SEND School (2024), finalist to the Independent School Association School of the Year 2024 and accredited by Trauma Informed Schools and have a valid UNICEF and Science accreditation. This role will include teaching primarily English within t