English Teacher

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Job Title: English Teacher
Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: June 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

As our English Teacher, you will lead a class team and play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social and communication development of our pupils. You will deliver high quality, adaptive teaching that supports each learner to achieve their full potential.

This is a role for someone who is passionate, reflective and committed to exceptional practice - someone who can bring English to life through creativity, structure and meaningful learning experiences.

What you will be doing

• Develop and deliver engaging schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with the Kestrel House curriculum and individual pupil targets.
• Create practical, contextual and inspiring learning opportunities that promote independence and preparation for adulthood.
• Organise and enhance the learning environment, ensuring resources support high quality teaching and learning.
• Lead, support and line manage your class team, modelling excellent practice.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and maintain strong, professional communication with parents and carers.
• Use assessment tools effectively to track, record and celebrate pupil progress.
• Foster a love of learning and ensure pupils are appropriately challenged to reach their full potential.
• Share responsibility for pupil wellbeing, safety and behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Continue to develop your knowledge of teaching autistic pupils and share best practice with the wider team.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• PGCE / QTS or equvilent required.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working with SEMH pupils, including those who display challenging behaviours.
• Strong adaptive teaching skills, with the ability to tailor learning to diverse needs.
• A commitment to inclusive, pupil centred education.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities.
• A passion for making a meaningful difference every day.

About Us

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences.

We are building an Outstanding provision - a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.

At Wenlock, you'll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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

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.