Teacher - English Specialist

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Two week October half-term

Ongoing training

Recognition for performance

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks an English Teacher to deliver the curriculum, plan lessons and support pupil progress. The role emphasizes safeguarding and professional development within a prominent multi-academy trust.

The position is permanent and full-time with a January 2027 start. Salary is on the Main Upper Pay Scale with potential additional responsibilities (TLR). Headteacher reports to the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding children.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• QT status or equivalent is required or an equivalent teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials and programmes.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es.
• Lead SEN Support Arrangements where appropriate and monitor progress.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an English Teacher to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Our teachers are responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’.

About Epsom And Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum.

Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels.

At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position: Teacher - English Specialist

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: Teachers’ Main - Upper Pay Scale (Fringe, £37,646-£54,430) with potential TLR for additional responsibility

Responsible to: Headteacher

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through TPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements

Essential Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area
• Experience in coordinating a subject.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay