English Teacher

TES FE News; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity exists for an English Teacher at The Greater Horseshoe School, offering an innovative 4-Day Working Week trial. Join a dedicated team providing high-quality education for pupils with complex needs, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience in teaching English is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and teach students in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Implement individual education plans for students.

Skills

Teaching

Student Assessment

Curriculum Planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Overview

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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: 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: September 2025 or sooner

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 at The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Acorn Education.

About The Role

To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.

Responsibilities

1. To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies
2. To monitor, record and report on student progress
3. To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
4. To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
5. To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
6. To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Head Teacher
7. To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff
8. To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students
9. Adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
10. To ensure Learning Support Assistants/Tutors/Instructors and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed

Qualifications Required

• QTS

About Us

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old, situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon.

Our facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, offering animal care, horticulture, and outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.

We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs, offering tailored programmes that combine therapeutic approaches, outdoor learning, and individual academic and vocational programmes.

Our approach is caring, positive, and adaptable, supported by staff with relevant educational and therapeutic backgrounds and extensive experience supporting young people with various needs.

As part of Acorn Education, we offer opportunities to develop your career in a sector leading the way in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for our students.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

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

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

Through our flexible benefits platform, Vista, you can choose packages including:

• 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 and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Our focus on positive outcomes means your role will significantly impact the lives of our students and young adults.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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

Additionally, you’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. Note: 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.