Teacher with English Specialism (Key Stage 3 & 4)

Associated Wellbeing Ltd.; Bradford; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Referral programme

Therapeutic Environment

Comprehensive Personal Development

Job summary

The Oaks School in Bradford is a new registered independent special school for pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. We are recruiting an inspirational English Teacher to join the founding team and help design a holistic, therapeutic curriculum.

You will teach English across KS3/4, adapt plans, and use data to track progress while prioritising safeguarding and close collaboration with support staff to boost wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English across KS3/4 with measurable impact.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed teaching and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and other subjects across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and adaptation.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with adaptive responses.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and inform planning.
• Ensure Safeguarding and EHCP criteria are met.
• Collaborate with specialist staff and multi-agency partners.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

English teaching

KS3/4

Trauma-informed

Differentiation

Data-driven planning

Education

QTS or eligible

PGCE or equivalents

Tools

ICT for teaching

Job description

Teacher with English Specialism (Key Stage 3 & 4)

Registered Independent Special School · Full-time · January 2027

The Oaks · Registered Independent Special School, Bradford BD8

The Oaks School is a new independent special school for pupils aged 11–16 specifically designed to meet the needs of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are committed to creating a calm, nurturing and purposeful environment, with a broad therapeutic curriculum to enable every student to thrive, regardless of background and educational journey. Our ethos “Believe you can achieve” underpins everything we do, to ensure the children in our care have a safe place to belong.

We are now recruiting an inspirational and creative Teacher, with experience teaching English to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a small specialist school at its foundational year, to collaborate with like-minded professionals and design a holistic curriculum which will meet pupils’ individual learning needs. We are looking for a specialist who has experience in trauma-informed practice, adaptive teaching and differentiation that will make GCSEs and functional skills accessible for all. We welcome applicants of all experiences who are seeking a genuine opportunity to make a difference.

About the role

As a Teacher and specialist in English at The Oaks you will:

• Teach English and other subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Contribute to curriculum planning, adaptation and coaching where necessary in a broad, balanced and personalised setting
• Deliver engaging, motivating lessons with high expectations and adaptive responses
• Use data effectively to evaluate pupil progress and inform planning
• Ensure Safeguarding and EHCP criteria is consistently met
• Work closely with specialist support staff and multi-agency partners to enhance opportunities and outcomes
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and families to support engagement and wellbeing
• Join a collaborative, innovative and relational team

Person specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or willingness to achieve QTS in post
• Relevant Degree and PGCE or equivalents
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Up-to-date KCSIE safeguarding training
• SEN and behaviour-related training or specialism
• A desire to invest in Personal Development qualifications, such as NPQs

Experience

• Teaching English and / or related subjects (such as History, RE, Performing Arts, Functional Skills) in KS3 and KS4 with measurable impact
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Skilled at using assessment data to track progress

Professional knowledge

• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and effective pedagogy
• Confident with ICT for teaching and learning
• Knowledge of national policies, statutory frameworks and school improvement strategies

Personal attributes

• A desire to make a difference
• A calm, regulated and patient outlook
• Ability to motivate and engage reluctant pupils and adults (including parents/carers)
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with effective time management
• Resilient, reflective and committed to specialist SEMH education

Why join The Oaks School?

At The Oaks, your work will make a real difference. We are building a strong, supportive and collaborative team with high aspirations, respect, creativity and acceptance. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the school from the ground up and help support pupils to re‑engage with learning, develop resilience and help them discover self‑efficacy and a desire to succeed.

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Therapeutic Environment
• Comprehensive Personal Development opportunities