English Teacher
8 days ago
East Hanningfield
Join Us in Making a Difference!\n Job Title: English Teacher \n Location: The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA \n Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday \n Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role\n Are you ready to inspire a love of English and build confidence through reading? At The Tower School, we’re searching for an enthusiastic and creative English Teacher to join our team. This is your chance to make English meaningful for students who may have faced barriers to learning. \n In this role, you’ll not only teach engaging lessons but also lead initiatives that promote reading across the school. Your creativity will help students develop essential literacy and communication skills, paving the way for their education, independence, and future success. Your Responsibilities\n\n • Plan and deliver creative and engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.\n, • Inspire students to build confidence in English, literacy, communication, and reading.\n, • Lead and develop whole school reading initiatives to foster a positive reading culture.\n, • Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching to ensure meaningful outcomes.\n, • Utilize effective classroom management and behavior support strategies.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues to provide consistent and personalized support.\n, • Contribute to English curriculum development and whole school improvement.\n, • Support students’ personal, social, and emotional development alongside academic progress.\nWhat You Will Bring\n We’re looking for an English Teacher who understands that progress starts with knowing the individual learner. You’ll need: \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.\n, • Experience teaching English across relevant key stages.\n, • A genuine passion for English, literacy, reading, and language development.\n, • The creativity and flexibility to engage students who may have faced barriers to learning.\n, • Strong classroom management and behavior support skills.\n, • The ability to build positive relationships and create a confident learning environment.\n, • Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.\n, • A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.\nAbout Us\n The Tower School is an independent specialist day school in Epping, Essex, supporting 62 students aged 11-18 with autism and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where students feel secure, valued, and ready to learn. \n Guided by our values of Safe to Learn, Supported to Grow, and Successful for Life, we empower young people to develop confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive in adulthood. As part of OFG Education, we are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years. Why Join Us?\n At The Tower School, we place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. Every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. Benefits Include:\n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n\n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
