English Teacher

Hillingdon Manor School; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Park School in Chipping Norton is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our growing team. You will deliver engaging lessons that inspire a love of learning and support pupils to reach their full potential. We value small class sizes, strong relationships, and collaborative teamwork.

There are opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and ongoing professional growth. Start: October 2026.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• A passion for English and commitment to inspiring learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage students.
• Creative and adaptable teaching approach.
• Desire to make a difference to pupils' lives.
• Curriculum development experience welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons meeting diverse learner needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor progress and support pupils to reach goals.
• Contribute to English curriculum development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice.

Skills

Passion for English

Relationship building

Creative teaching

Adaptable teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term-Time Only

Start: October 2026

About the Role

At Park School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our growing team in the beautiful surroundings of Chipping Norton.

This is an opportunity to teach in a school where relationships matter, class sizes are smaller, and you can focus on what brought you into teaching in the first place, helping young people build confidence, develop essential skills, and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

You'll deliver engaging and creative English lessons that inspire a love of learning while supporting pupils to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Whether it's helping a student discover a passion for literature, develop confidence in communication, or achieve a key qualification, you'll see the direct impact of your work every day.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation, professional development, and staff wellbeing. As our school continues to grow, you'll also have opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and help shape the future of English across the school.

This is more than a teaching role. It's a chance to be part of a school where your expertise, creativity, and passion can make a lasting difference.

Main Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive.

Monitor progress and support pupils to achieve their individual goals.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the English curriculum.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and drive excellent outcomes.

Support students' personal growth, confidence, and wellbeing alongside their academic achievement.

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.

A passion for English and a commitment to inspiring young people.

The ability to build positive relationships and engage learners.

A creative and adaptable teaching approach.

A desire to make a genuine difference to the lives of students.

Experience in curriculum development or subject leadership is welcome but not essential.

About us

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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