English Teacher

Monday-Friday 08:30-16:00

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job title: English Teacher

Location: Parkside House School, Backworth, NE27 0AB

Salary: £44,000 per annum ( not pro rata )

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday 08:30-16:00

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: October 2025

We have a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Parkside House School due to continued growth in service. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that values your ideas and is committed to re-engaging young people in education, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and reflective English Teacher who can make a significant contribution to our school community. The ideal candidate will:

• Be an engaging practitioner with excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Have high expectations and a passion for supporting every pupil to achieve their potential.
• Bring creativity to curriculum design and embrace opportunities for learning both in the classroom and in the wider outdoor environment.
• Take the lead for English across the school, ensuring high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and the ongoing development of policy and practice.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is calm, resilient, and motivated to make a difference. Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will help us deliver an outstanding curriculum, support whole-school improvement, and contribute to the wider development of our pupils' education and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop English across the school, setting clear targets and success criteria.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils in line with statutory and school requirements.
• Support colleagues in delivering school improvement priorities related to English.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, ensuring parent/carers are fully informed.
• Set appropriate and achievable expectations for pupils and ensure teaching supports their individual needs.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Strong understanding of the English curriculum and statutory assessment requirements.
• Awareness of high-quality teaching strategies and how to sustain high standards of achievement.
• Understanding of the Code of Practice for SEND and its impact on teaching and learning.
• Commitment to the school's vision, aims, and priorities.

Requirement

• UK QTS (or equivalent).
• Relevant English qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Parkside House School is an Independent Special School. Our school aims to provide a high-quality education package to pupils who have difficulties in relating to education or others within a mainstream setting.

The school is registered to accommodate 35 pupils from 10 - 18 years; we specialise in teaching pupils with Emotional, Social and Behavioural needs, and with other associated learning and cognitive difficulties.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

Why join Acorn Education?

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 in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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.