Teacher - English Specialist

Philip Southcote School; Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks an English Teacher to join our team in January 2027. The role carries the Teachers’ Main - Upper Pay Scale with potential TLR for additional responsibility and comprehensive benefits including pension, training and wellbeing support.

You'll contribute to high standards of learning and development, manage classrooms, and support SEN needs while benefiting from an established career development path in a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required and safeguarding commitment.
• Experience delivering the English curriculum and meeting standards.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the English curriculum appropriate to age and ability, prepare materials and pastoral arrangements.
• Be accountable for attainment and progress of pupils, planning to help them reach their potential.
• Lead SEN Support Arrangements where appropriate and monitor progress.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEN experience

CPD evidence

Subject coordination

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Teachers’ Main - Upper Pay Scale (Fringe, £37646-£54430) with potential TLR for additional responsibility

Benefits: 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

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 - EnglishSpecialist

Start Date: January 2027

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

• 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

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements include:

• 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
• 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

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: English/102026.