Subject Leader for English - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Bradfields Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-7042-27T
• Posted:31/03/2026
• Pay:£32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPS) + SEN 2 £5,497 + TLR2c
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:27/04/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:5th May 2026

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Fortis Trust seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic Subject Leader for English and Media to lead the department at the Bradfields Academy site.

The successful candidate will lead an established subject that caters for all levels of SEN students offering qualifications from Entry Level to GCSE. An experience of a variety of different levels of qualification would be an advantage. Previously, when the right cohort has presented themselves, the department has offered A-Level English.

The current Subject Leader is moving to a different role in the academy. During their time in post, they have taken a strong department and developed it further, in particular placing a greater emphasis on reading, for both students and staff! The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain these high standards and drive forward their own unique ideas in developing the provision further.

The academy is an all-through provision and whilst there are specialists that teach in the primary and more complex provisions, subject leaders are expected to have an active input into their subject within these specialist areas. A good understanding of SEN and the potential barriers to learning and developing English skills would be an advantage. 

It is important the successful candidates has good communication skills, and an understanding of how to support staff in the delivery of basic skills teaching such as phonics and reading as these are important developmental areas in all subjects.

The successful candidate will join the Middle Leadership Team and take an active role in academy development in whole site initiatives.

This post is open to internal and external candidates.

Bradfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check (Children & Vulnerable Adults) and satisfactory references will be required.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We warmly welcome interested candidates to arrange a visit. Please contact Louise Tombs at:

📧 louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

📞 01634 683990

To apply, please complete the application form available on our website:

🌐 www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk

Closing Date:     27^th April 2026

Interviews:          5^th May 2026

Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.

Information about the school

Bradfields Academy and Forward2Employment are members of Fortis Trust.

The Trust is a purely educational trust intent on improving opportunities for young people at all levels.

Bradfields Academy provides Special Education for students with Learning Difficulties and associated conditions. It is an Outstanding (OFSTED 2022) provision catering for students from 4-19. Students at Bradfields regularly achieve far in excess of expectation.

Forward2Employment offers young people with an EHCP a pathway to employment through Supported Internships. Application for acceptance to this Specialist Post 16 Institution is available to all students with an EHCP regardless of their current provider.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Tombs
• Address:Bradfields Academy, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
• Telephone: +441634683990
• Email: louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description & Person Specification