Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!Job Title:
English TeacherLocation:
Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HEHours:
37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.45am - 4.30pmSalary:
Up to £42,000.00 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience, not pro rata)Contract:
Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart:
March 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAt 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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!About the RoleAs Smallbrook School continues to grow and thrive, we are delighted to invite a passionate, creative, and inspiring English Teacher to join our welcoming and ambitious school community in Shrewsbury.This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll deliver engaging and imaginative English lessons that spark curiosity, build confidence, and unlock every learner’s potential. Alongside teaching, you’ll play a key role in shaping and developing the English curriculum, helping to drive excellence across the school.Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll help raise aspirations, champion high standards, and contribute to a culture where both students and staff flourish. This is a key teaching position where your passion for English will truly shine. You’ll deliver engaging, high-quality lessons while helping to drive forward the development of the subject across the school. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll support continuous improvement and raise aspirations for every learner.Main Responsibilities:Deliver a broad, balanced, and inspiring English curriculum aligned with the school’s vision and values.Provide leadership and direction within the English subject area, supporting its ongoing growth and success.Motivate and challenge students to achieve their full potential within a positive and inclusive learning environment.Share best practice and contribute to the professional development of colleagues, strengthening teaching and learning across the school.Monitor and support students’ academic progress and personal development within the subject area.Play an active role within the curriculum team, promoting collaboration, innovation, and high standards.What We’re Looking ForQualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essentialExcellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for EnglishThe ability to inspire, engage, and motivate learners of all abilitiesA commitment to raising achievement and creating meaningful learning experiencesExperience in subject leadership or curriculum development is desirable, but not essentialFull UK Driving LicenceAbout UsSmallbrook School is an outstanding co-educational specialist school in Shropshire for pupils aged 7–18 with SEMH, autism, and complex needs, currently increasing capacity from 50 to 80 students.We provide a therapeutic, nurturing environment with small classes and personalised support to help students reengage with learning. A broad curriculum, including vocational training, develops academic, social, and life skills for future success. Our dedicated team works closely with families to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential in a safe and supportive setting.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.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 Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1