English Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an English Teacher to enhance pupil learning at Glebedale School in Stoke-on-Trent. This permanent, term-time role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality education for SEMH students, benefiting from a 4-Day Working Week trial and generous salary package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension schemes

Access to mental health support

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status essential, or equivalent.
• Experience in a secondary education environment desirable.
• Understanding of SEMH pupil needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality teaching in English across the secondary school.
• Develop and implement plans for English curriculum and policy.
• Support staff in achieving school improvement plan targets.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Special educational needs understanding

Effective use of resources

Education

UK QTS 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).

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 Title: English Teacher

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 Glebedale School located in Stoke-on-Trent.

About the role

To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in English and contribute to the development and/or implementation of English policy and procedure.

Have lead responsibility for English across the secondary school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance. In consultation with the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher, undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.

General Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements, and the policies of Glebedale School;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work, reviewed annually and negotiated within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets of the school improvement plan and monitor the progress related to English;
• Set appropriate and achievable expectations and targets for pupils;
• Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, pupil’s progress, and attainment in English across the whole school.

Knowledge and Understanding

• The school’s vision, aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies, and action plans;
• Statutory curriculum requirements and assessment, recording, and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress;
• The characteristics of high-quality teaching and strategies for improving and sustaining high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement;
• The implications of the code of practice of special educational needs for teaching and learning.

Requirement

• UK QTS or equivalent

About us

Glebedale School provides for ages 7 years and upwards, focusing on therapy, education, and personal development for SEMH pupils. Rated “Good” in the December 2022 Ofsted, we serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire. Part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, we offer numerous challenges and career development opportunities. We are proud to be a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Your health and wellbeing are important, with benefits including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension schemes with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks

Additional benefits include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

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 suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.