Dyslexia and Special Needs Teacher

Due to expansion, LAIDLAW EDUCATION LLP is looking to recruit a qualified SpLD (Level 5 or above) Specialist Teacher Dyslexia and Special Needs teacher to join our friendly team in September 2026.

We would consider newly qualified Specialist teachers.

Daytime (with potential for after school and Saturday teaching, as well as holiday teaching).

Based in our CReSTeD Teaching Centre in Kew, Richmond, TW9 (before applying, please make sure you are able to travel to our site).

The successful candidate should be an excellent communicator and capable of working alongside a professional team, with energy and enthusiasm. You should be experienced in teaching pupils across a range of ages and experience of teaching children with ADHD or ASD is an advantage. You would be working with pupils on a predominantly individual basis, delivering personalised lessons based on the pupil’s individual needs, during term time. Opportunities for teaching mainstream children are also available, if suitably qualified and experienced.

As a self-employed teacher, and potentially a member of Laidlaw Education LLP, you have the back-up of the Laidlaw Education office and wider teaching team. For more information about our teaching and educational support, please visit www.laidlaweducation.co.uk.

If you feel you meet the above criteria and are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to support@laidlaweducation.co.uk Applications close Monday 1st June.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Laidlaw Education we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role available. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

In line with our recruitment policy and for the protection of our pupils, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. Laidlaw Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

By Thea Andrews|2026-05-14T16:26:11+01:00May 14th, 2026|SEN vacancies|Comments Off

Maternity Contract Part-Time Mathematics Specialist

(Learning Development)

2 days a week, with exact working days and hours to be mutually agreed.

Duke of Kent School is a co-educational day school with 300 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The School is organised into three sections: Pre-Prep (Nursery to Year 2); Prep (Year 3 to Year 6) and Senior (Year 7 to Year 11).

We seek to appoint a Part-Time (0.4) Mathematics Specialist (Learning Development) to join Duke of Kent School, to commence September 2026. Actual days and hours worked to be mutually agreed.

This role would suit qualified and enthusiastic Mathematics teacher with experience of working with children with learning difficulties; a familiarity with the GCSE Mathematics syllabus would be an advantage. Support is mainly provided in 1:1 sessions but also in small groups (if necessary) or in class.

Conditions

Working in a small, friendly School in a stunning rural location,
A competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience All staff are entitled to a fee remission for children who join the School, pro-rata for part-time staff
Use of the School facilities: tennis courts, fitness suite & swimming pool when not in use by pupils
Breakfast, lunch & tea, as well as refreshments, provided during term-time
Extremely supportive staff Common Room

How to Apply

Application is by School Application Form only. Forms can be downloaded from the School website under vacancies.

We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed Application Form. Further information about the school is available on our website. www.dukeofkentschool.org.uk

Applications will be reviewed on receipt.

The contact for this recruitment campaign is Rachel Harris, Head of HR, 01483 277313 or rharris@dokschool.org

Duke of Kent School Application Pack Mathematics Specialist 1:1 Learning Development

By Thea Andrews|2026-05-14T16:01:31+01:00May 14th, 2026|SEN vacancies|Comments Off

We’re growing our specialist team!

We are growing our team of specialist teachers, as we help increasing numbers of people who have dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties. We are keen to continue extending both our face to face and online provision. Providing expert, personal and life-changing support to people with dyslexia is crucial to the way we fulfil our charitable mission.

To find out more, download our application pack.

By Helen Arkell|2024-10-10T09:40:12+01:00January 27th, 2023|SEN vacancies|Comments Off