English Teacher

Oxford Outcomes; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Heathfield is seeking an English Teacher to deliver engaging lessons and support the diverse needs of students. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £37,000 per annum with a focus on work-life balance through a trial of a 4-Day Working Week. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching English across key stages.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching English across various key stages.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Support the physical and moral development of students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience of teaching English

Strong commitment to supporting students

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

At OFG, we work smarter to support work/life balance. We are trialing a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW), which may involve working one day less per week (or equivalent). The 4DWW will be rolled out within our school as staffing levels allow and within the next year. This is an exciting time to join us as part of #teamOFG.

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, TQ12 6RH

Salary: Up to £37,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: October 2025

UK Applicants only: This role does not offer sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and teach engaging English lessons to individual students and small groups, in line with the curriculum framework.
• Monitor, record, and report on student progress to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the School Development Plan.
• Support the physical, educational, and moral development of students in line with school policies.
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and personalised learning approaches in collaboration with colleagues.
• Coordinate teaching, assessment, and reporting across agreed subjects and key stages.
• Create a stimulating, safe, and well-organised classroom environment that encourages learning.
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants, tutors, and care staff to ensure effective support for students.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, both on and off-site.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience of teaching English across different key stages.
• Strong commitment to supporting students with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

About Us

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old, located in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. Our facilities are complemented by a nearby care farm offering animal care, horticulture, and outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes. We provide a tailored programme for every pupil, combining therapeutic approaches, outdoor learning, and individual academic and vocational pathways to support each student’s positive outcomes. Our staff bring relevant educational and therapeutic backgrounds and extensive experience in supporting young people with diverse needs. Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group, leading the sector in setting and delivering measurable outcomes for our learners. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? We prioritise the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults, so your work will have a meaningful impact. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; all applicants will undergo DBS checks and safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a comprehensive reward package including:

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

Access a Market-leading Benefits Platform, Vista, offering:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support — 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.
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with 4DWW subject to successful probation and not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.