Overview
We're seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our forward-thinking team. At Trent Acres School, you'll do more than teach grammar and literature – you'll spark curiosity, build confidence, and help pupils find their voice. You'll work with an experienced leadership team to deliver a creative, inclusive, and ambitious English curriculum, shaping lessons that inspire and empower every learner. You'll have the freedom to bring learning to life through storytelling, debate, and real‑world connections, while contributing to a nurturing school culture.
Responsibilities
* Deliver an engaging, differentiated English curriculum
* Inspire a love of language, literature, and communication
* Lead and develop the English subject, ensuring innovation
* Mentor colleagues and foster continuous improvement
* Track and celebrate academic, personal, and emotional progress
* Collaborate to create an inclusive, supportive school community
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Passionate, reflective, and creative teaching approach
* Energy, resilience, and a positive, flexible mindset
* Strong communication and team‑working skills
* Willingness to contribute to the English curriculum and wider school life
Benefits
* 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial – 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay.
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) – 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
About the School
Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school providing 141 places for pupils age 5‑19. The school operates across two sites in Staffordshire, offering academic and vocational opportunities in both a rural 12‑acre site and a newly built college setting. The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with horses, donkeys, goats, alpacas and chickens. Learning outside the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres.
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. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence‑based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.
Health & Safety
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 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.
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