Log In
Sign Up
Full job description
Teacher – English (GCSE Specialist) Specialist Provision (Post-16)
Ascent College – Remarkable Autism
Start Date: September 2026
Term Time (190 days) + 5 days
MPS – UPS + SEN Allowance
Are you a passionate English teacher looking to make a real difference beyond the classroom? At Ascent College, you will support autistic young people and adults to develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need for life beyond education. We are seeking a motivated, values-driven English GCSE specialist to join our growing team as we continue to develop innovative and aspirational post-16 provision.
About Us
The Remarkable Group has been established for over 50 years, providing the highest quality services for autistic young people. Wargrave House School (ages 5 – 16) & Ascent College (ages 16 – 25) operate a non-maintained special school and independent specialist college with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care to Autistic young people. We are the first national provider to receive Beacon status from the National Autistic Society
The Role
As a teacher at Ascent College, you will:
- As a Teacher – English (GCSE Specialist) at Ascent College, you will:
- Deliver engaging, personalised English learning tailored to individual pathways.
- Teach small groups (typically 6–10 students) to enable meaningful progress.
- Support students to develop life skills, independence, and employability.
- Adapt teaching approaches in line with EHCP outcomes and therapeutic guidance.
- Work collaboratively with Student Learning Mentors and specialist teams.
This is a unique opportunity to teach in a setting where success is measured not just in qualifications, but in confidence, independence and real-life outcomes.
Supportive Environment
We provide a structured and supportive environment, including:
- Dedicated Student Learning Mentors in every class
- A consistent and proactive approach to behaviour support
- Access to therapy and specialist services
- A strong focus on understanding behaviour as communication
You will be supported to focus on building relationships and delivering high-quality teaching.
About You
We are looking for professionals who:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
- Are passionate about supporting young autistic individuals
- Can adapt teaching to meet a wide range of abilities and learning styles
- Are committed to inclusive and person-centred education
You will demonstrate our core values:
- Creative – adapting your teaching to meet individual needs
- Aspirational – supporting learners to achieve meaningful outcomes
- Respectful – building positive and professional relationships
- Resilient – approaching challenges with a positive mindset
Experience in SEN or post-16 education is desirable, but not essential.
If you feel that you have the values, skills and outlook to work at Remarkable we would love to hear from you.
What we offer
We offer our staff autism specific training to support continuous professional development. Our benefits include an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assist Programme, free lunch, long service awards, enhanced sick pay and enhanced maternity pay and a Golden Hello welcome bonus of up to £250.
To apply
You can apply by simply visiting our career page.
In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.
Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed.
Closing Date: 09/06/2026
Interviews: Week commencing 15/06/2026
Remarkable is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Remarkable operates a safe recruitment process and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references, online searches, self-declaration, satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and where applicable, a prohibition check and section 128 direction check.