English Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an English Teacher to join their dedicated team in the scenic Shropshire countryside. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, inclusive education to students aged 7-18, focusing on their potential and wellbeing. With a commitment to innovative teaching approaches and a supportive environment, you will play a key role in shaping the educational experience of young people, particularly those with special educational needs. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and offers a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing your professional journey.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Physical Health Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across Key stages 2-5 and within SEND.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English teaching and support curriculum mapping.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement necessary interventions.
• Liaise with staff to ensure effective teaching strategies.

Skills

Teaching English

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

SEN Support

Education

BEd/PGCE or equivalent

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AD

Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum depending on skills/experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Overton School located in Shropshire.

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality, inclusive English teaching to students, ensuring every learner has access to the curriculum and opportunities to achieve their full potential.

About the role

To teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils access the knowledge relevant to the subject area and to liaise with other OFG schools to ensure development of the curriculum areas.

Develop the scheme of learning for the curriculum areas, oversee planning across the pathways, monitor pupil progress, and implement interventions where pupils are underachieving.

Maintain a development plan for the subject areas and stay updated on curriculum changes.

Deliver training to staff on pedagogical developments related to your subject specialism.

Liaise with the exams officer to ensure accurate qualification entries and teach a range of subjects as necessary to deliver the school’s curriculum effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and innovation of whole school curriculum mapping.
• Work with SLT to ensure a differentiated curriculum is delivered across the school.
• Support the development of learning styles, teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources, and policies for pupils across all pathways.
• Enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through teaching, support, and family engagement.
• Assist the SLT and therapy team in developing support for young people with complex needs.
• Ensure consistency in approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment/feedback within each pathway.

Qualifications and Experience

• BEd/PGCE or equivalent
• Experience teaching across Key stages 2-5 and within SEND

About Us

Overton School provides specialist education for young people aged 7 – 18, including a special school for autistic individuals, with a focus on nurturing and therapeutic support.

Located in the scenic Shropshire countryside near Ludlow, housed in a large Victorian building adapted for varying needs of up to 45 students.

We offer a bespoke educational experience through carefully planned pathways, dedicated learning spaces, and a commitment to improving the lives of our students, their families, and the community.

Part of the Acorn Education group, we lead in innovative approaches to education for vulnerable pupils and are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' as of 2024.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are prioritized, with benefits including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Extensive mental health and physical health support services

Additionally, our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as health and insurance options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare; all applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.