Position: English Teacher
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8.00-16.00 | Tues 8.00-17.00
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. This is far more than a classroom teaching role. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Quality of Education Lead, you will:
Deliver high-quality English teaching across Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE and A Level
Teach English at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, adapting learning to meet individual needs
Support and enhance the teaching practice of colleagues
Play an active role in curriculum planning, development and quality assurance
We’re looking for an English teacher who brings subject expertise, leadership potential and genuine care for young people.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A full UK driving licence
Experience delivering English at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (essential)
Experience teaching Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE and A Level qualifications (essential)
A commitment to inclusive education and raising achievement for all learners
The enthusiasm to be fully involved in a vibrant and supportive school community
If you’re an English teacher looking for a role where you can lead, inspire and make a genuine impact — while enjoying improved work–life balance — we’d love to hear from you.
We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. 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 Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
~ Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
~ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
~ Hundreds of UK and international discounts
~ Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
~Subject to successful probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.