English Teacher: Transform Minds at a Trauma-Informed School

Octavia House Schools, Essex; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vitality private healthcare

Professional development funding

Competitive pay scales

Job summary

Octavia House Schools in Essex is seeking an experienced English Teacher to join our trauma-centred therapeutic secondary school (KS3-KS4) in South Woodham. This full-time position starts on 1st September 2026, welcoming applicants from diverse disciplines who want to extend their skills within a specialist setting.

Deliver high-quality English lessons, maintain a calm learning environment, and support SEMH progress using our assessment milestones.

Qualifications

• Experienced Teacher of English.
• Full-time availability from 1 September 2026.
• Willingness to work in a specialist trauma-centred therapeutic secondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned with the OHS curriculum.
• Create and maintain a well-managed, calm, secure and happy classroom.
• Contribute to breakfast, break, lunch, assembly, exercise and extra-curricular provision.
• Assess pupils' academic and SEMH progress using assessment milestones and SEMH scale.
• Adhere to the school's relationships-first policy, ethos and procedures to support pupils' positive behaviour.

Skills

Experienced English Teacher

Job description

Octavia House Schools in Essex is seeking an experienced English Teacher to join our trauma-centred therapeutic secondary school (KS3-KS4) in South Woodham. This full-time position starts on 1st September 2026, welcoming applicants from diverse disciplines who want to extend their skills within a specialist setting.

Deliver high-quality English lessons, maintain a calm learning environment, and support SEMH progress using our assessment milestones.