English Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A new Options Autism School in Epsom is seeking a passionate English Teacher for Key Stage 3 & 4. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering student growth and wellbeing. Enjoy a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance while making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Paid fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 & 4.
• UK QTS or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and teach students in accordance with the School’s Curriculum.
• Monitor, record, and report on student progress.
• Develop learning environments tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Education

UK QTS

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: English Teacher - Key Stage 3 & 4
• Location: Skylarks School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LR
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Start Date: September 2025
• Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher to join our new Options Autism School - Skylarks School in Epsom, Surrey.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable English Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore the natural world and develop critical thinking skills through engaging and hands-on science instruction.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Plan, deliver, and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies.
2. Monitor, record, and report on student progress.
3. Contribute to and help implement developments related to the School Development Plan.
4. Promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of students.
5. Develop and implement learning environments and programs tailored to individual student needs to ensure appropriate progression.
6. Coordinate teaching, development, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher.
7. Devise, implement, and review individual education plans, behavior plans, and other relevant plans in collaboration with staff.
8. Organize classroom resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating learning environment.
9. Plan to ensure student safety, in line with risk assessments, both on and off-site.
10. Ensure Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Instructors, and care staff are well briefed and able to produce effective teaching aids.

Qualifications Required

• UK QTS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 & 4.

About Us

Our new Options Autism School will cater to pupils aged 11–19 with ASC and Complex Needs, with a capacity for 60 pupils.

Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties for over 16 years. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Why Join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

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

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose 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 the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

Note: 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, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.