KS4 English Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Halesworth is seeking a passionate KS4 English Teacher to join their supportive team. This role allows you to work creatively with pupils needing extra support in English, fostering their growth academically and emotionally. You will engage in small classes to deliver tailored lessons, track progress, and contribute to individual education plans. This permanent, term-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a pioneering 4-day working week system, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching English to pupils with special needs.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with students.
• Experience with small class sizes and personalized education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging English lessons.
• Track student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
• Contribute to individual learning and behavior plans.

Skills

Creative teaching methods

Nurturing approach

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: KS4 English Teacher

Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB

Salary: £45,000 per annum (plus potential additional lead responsibilities) (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Rota: Monday to Friday 8:15am – 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our exciting continued growth, Bramfield House School is seeking an exceptional KS4 English Teacher to join our passionate and close-knit team in the heart of Suffolk.

This is not a traditional classroom role. This is a chance to teach with purpose, to reach pupils who need creativity, compassion, and belief as much as curriculum — and to see the impact of your teaching every single day.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated, energetic, and compassionate English Teacher who dares to think differently. At Bramfield House, you’ll teach small classes, build strong and meaningful relationships, and support pupils in ways that extend far beyond exam results.

You’ll bring English to life — sparking curiosity, encouraging self-expression, and helping pupils find their voice, sometimes for the very first time. Whether it’s mastering a paragraph, analysing a poem, or gaining the confidence to speak up, your influence will be powerful and lasting.

Working closely with senior leaders and specialist staff, you’ll play a key role in helping every learner move forward — academically, emotionally, and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, creative, and differentiated English lessons at KS4
• Teaching small groups or one-to‑one in a calm, structured, and supportive setting
• Tracking progress and adapting teaching to maximise engagement and outcomes
• Designing and contributing to individual learning and behaviour plans
• Leading English across key stages, with scope for additional leadership responsibilities
• Playing an active role in whole‑school improvement and development
• Creating a positive, respectful classroom culture rooted in our school values
• Ensuring learning is safe, inspiring, and full of opportunity — both on and off site

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate English specialist who believes every pupil can succeed
• A creative and reflective practitioner with a nurturing, pupil‑centred approach
• A confident team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Someone ready to lead, innovate, and make a genuine difference

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra‑curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with 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, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit