Creative Writing - Developing Your Voice - SEND (Sutton College)

We are seeking a talented Creative Writing teacher to join our team at Sutton College, focusing on SEND learners. You will develop and deliver engaging creative writing sessions tailored to individual needs, abilities, and interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver creative writing sessions using various approaches, including storytelling, poetry, and drama
• Differentiate activities to support learners with additional needs, adapting resources and language to ensure participation
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where learners feel confident to share ideas and build self-esteem
• Use creative writing to develop literacy, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills, while promoting life skills like confidence and teamwork
• Plan and deliver structured projects with clear objectives, setting SMART targets and monitoring progress
• Provide supportive feedback to help learners recognise strengths and identify areas for improvement
• Connect creative writing activities to employability, progression, and real-world contexts
• Work closely with learning support staff and other professionals to identify barriers to participation and implement strategies

Requirements:

• Teaching qualification for Post 16 Sector (e.g., DET / Cert. Ed.) and/or willingness to complete L4 qualification within 1st year
• Qualification in subject specialism (to at least Level 4) or in-depth knowledge and 3 years' experience in teaching English/Maths
• Level 2 qualifications in English & Mathematics
• A1 Assessors qualification or equivalent
• V1 Verifiers qualification or equivalent
• Experience of teaching in Adult Education or Further education post 16 college/training environment
• Experience of teaching a range of levels up to GCSE English/Maths
• Experience of quality improvement processes

Terms:

• Part-time, on-site role
• Wednesday, 2 hours per session, term time only
• Grade 7 (SCP 23)

Interview Date: 24/11/2026 Closing Date: 22/11/2026