English Teacher

Description:

Oxford Outcomes is seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join Park School, an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton that supports boys and girls aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is a permanent full-time position starting in October 2025, offering a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on students who often arrive with a troubled view of education and life.

This role goes beyond classroom teaching; the appointed English Teacher will also contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the English curriculum, playing a pivotal role in raising attainment, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, balanced, and differentiated English lessons aligned with the school’s vision and policies.

• Provide subject leadership for English, ensuring effective curriculum development and innovation.

• Foster a challenging yet supportive learning environment to raise student achievement.

• Monitor and track student academic progress and personal growth.

• Support colleagues through sharing best practices and professional development.

• Actively contribute as a member of the wider curriculum team, ensuring collaboration and consistent teaching standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.

• Strong subject knowledge in English and a genuine passion for teaching.

• Demonstrated ability to inspire students and raise attainment.

• Previous leadership or curriculum development experience is desirable but not essential.

About the School & Group:
Park School is part of Acorn Education, under the Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. The school is dedicated to nurturing aspiration, building confidence, and promoting both academic and social progress for pupils with diverse needs. Outcomes First Group has proudly been certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.

Benefits:

• Participation in the 4-Day Working Week trial – work 80% of contracted hours while receiving 100% pay (subject to probation).

• Life assurance and pension scheme with contribution options.

• Access to the “Your Wellbeing Matters” programme for mental and physical health support.

• Flexible benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, insurance, discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and electric car purchase scheme.

• Family growth support package with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join a supportive, forward-thinking school where your teaching will truly transform lives.