English Teacher

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Position: English Teacher
Location: Longdon Park School, Egginton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
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
Start: June 2026

Please note: This position is based at Longdon Parkway (DE14 2WD) and not the Longdon Park School site (DE65 6GU).
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. 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. Now's the perfect time to join and put your wellbeing first.

About the Role

This is far more than a classroom teaching role. It's an opportunity to shape curriculum, lead learning and raise aspirations in a supportive, specialist environment where every learner is known and valued.

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
• Plan, assess and inspire engaging learning experiences that enable students to achieve their potential
• Lead and develop a specified curriculum area as a subject lead
• Monitor progress, raise standards and celebrate achievement
• Support and enhance the teaching practice of colleagues
• Play an active role in curriculum planning, development and quality assurance
• Contribute positively to a caring, inclusive and aspirational school culture

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an English teacher who brings subject expertise, leadership potential and genuine care for young people.

You will have:

• 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
• Confidence in curriculum development and supporting colleagues
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, equality and positive behaviour management
• 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.

About Longdon Park School

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015. 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.

Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport.

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 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 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
  • 4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay

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.