English Lead Teacher

Dibden Park School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dibden Park School in Southampton is looking for an English Teacher to join its newly established team. This role involves delivering innovative teaching to students with special educational needs, overseeing the English curriculum, and contributing to student well-being. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and well-being.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contribution options

Access to mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching KS3 and KS4 preferred.
• Ability to work with students with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Ensure learning and achievement for all pupils, promoting equality.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons based on individual needs.
• Support colleagues in developing their teaching practices.

Skills

Adaptability

Planning and Preparation

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Job Title: English Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated English teacher to deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching within the curriculum area of English. The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4 classes, aiming to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning outcomes to ensure all learners succeed. You will oversee and support the English curriculum across the school, have tutor group responsibilities, and teach wellbeing, PSHE, and Skills lessons.

Under the direction of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out professional duties as outlined in current school policies, aligning with the school's ethos, organization, and policies. You will be a committed team member, contributing to the school's educational standards and student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the learning and achievement of all pupils in your classes, promoting equality of opportunity;
• Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term lessons;
• Maintain knowledge of relevant course content;
• Create a purposeful and engaging learning environment;
• Teach according to individual educational needs, including setting and marking work;
• Design lessons that motivate and raise attainment levels;
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• Be adaptable in a fast-paced environment;
• Support colleagues in developing their practice;
• Work effectively with pupils with challenging behaviour.

About Us

Dibden Park School, based in Southampton, is a newly established independent special school catering to 60 students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as other complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally within a new staff team.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. Outcomes First Group has been recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us. You will receive an exceptional reward package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additionally, our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. This is not a contractual benefit.