Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Park School continues to grow and thrive, and we are delighted to invite a passionate, creative, and inspiring English Teacher to join our welcoming and ambitious school community in the beautiful surroundings of Chipping Norton. This role goes beyond teaching – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact through engaging and imaginative English lessons that spark curiosity, build confidence, and unlock every learner’s potential. You’ll also play a key role in shaping and developing the English curriculum, helping to drive excellence across the school.
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.
* 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.
* 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 For
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
* Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English.
* The ability to inspire, engage, and motivate learners of all abilities.
* A commitment to raising achievement and creating meaningful learning experiences.
* Experience in subject leadership or curriculum development is desirable, but not essential.
About Us
Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves on steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration, and encouraging them to take pride in their achievements.
Why Join Us
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. As part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running, and we offer tailored benefits to support wellbeing.
Benefits
* 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.
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