English Teacher KS3 and KS4

Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service (STARS) are seeking to appoint a full time, highly skilled English teacher to work with children and young people with medical needs who are unable either temporarily or longer term to access mainstream school.

STARS, judged as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, works with children and young people with complex medical needs who are unable, either temporarily or longer term, to access their mainstream school. The majority of pupils attend the Drapers Centre in Carshalton where they are able to access the curriculum in small groups in a nurturing and therapeutic setting. Other pupils may receive 1-1 individual tuition at various sites within the London Borough of Sutton including the school room at the Royal Marsden Hospital.This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to make a real difference to young people’s lives.

STARS is a local authority maintained provision within the London Borough of Sutton.

If you are an enthusiastic, adaptable and resourceful teacher with a sound knowledge of recent curriculum developments and a strong commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, we would welcome your application. Proven ability as a school teacher is essential and experience of teaching at both KS3 and KS4 is desirable.

STARS can also offer:

• Ongoing continuing professional development

• A positive work life balance

• Access to employee support

If you would like more information about the role and an informal chat, please contact the Lead Teacher of English- Anne Farrington via reception.

The role will involve contact with children and the post-holder will be engaging in regulated activity with children.

STARS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Safer recruitment checks will be undertaken and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

STARS will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview.

Please see the policy section on our website for our child protection and other safeguarding policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.