We are seeking a Head of English and Reading (Maternity Cover) to join our team at the Southcote Centre, based at Philip Southcote School within Bourne Education Trust.

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

• Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.
• Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.
• Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

• Position: Head of English and Reading (Maternity Cover)
• Contract: Full time, Temporary (Maternity Cover starting 1st September 2026)
• Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Surrey - Fringe)+ TLR + SEN

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the subject
• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self evaluation and the improvement plan for the department
• Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department

Requirements include:

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity