Job Overview
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
English Teacher
Location: Trent Acres School, Kings Bromley
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Please note: UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.
Join Our Team at Trent Acres School
As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Trent Acres School, part of Options Autism.
Whether you're looking for a full-time role or prefer a part-time option (3 days/week), we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
You'll deliver high-quality teaching to students with a range of complex needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with our curriculum, track student progress, and contribute to the wider school development. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll also help shape personalised learning and behaviour plans that support real progress.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference — in a role that’s both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver lessons to individuals and small groups
* Monitor, record, and report on student progress
* Support the implementation of the School Development Plan
* Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils
* Coordinate subject areas and assessments across key stages
* Develop individual education and behaviour plans
* Create stimulating, safe, and structured classroom environments
* Ensure student safety both on- and off-site in line with risk assessments
Who We’re Looking For
* A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
* Someone passionate about inclusive education and making a difference
* Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to student-centred learning
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 providing academic and vocational opportunities in a rural, 12-acre site and a newly built college setting.
The school is purpose-built, modern, and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca, and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team focused on delivering high-quality, pupil-centred, bespoke packages of care and education.
Our service is within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, and surrounding towns.
For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role has a positive impact on others’ lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and health checks
* Flexible benefits via Vista, including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family growth support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process in line with safeguarding standards. We do not accept liability for earnings loss due to delays or changes in the process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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