English Teacher
hace 3 días
East Hanningfield
Join Us as an English Teacher!\n Location: The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA \n Hours: 37.5 hours 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 Date: November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role\n Are you ready to inspire a love of English and make a lasting impact on students' lives? At The Tower School, we’re seeking an enthusiastic and creative English Teacher who can combine engaging classroom teaching with the exciting opportunity to lead reading initiatives across the school. \n This is your chance to make English meaningful for students who may have faced barriers to learning. You’ll design lessons that not only capture their interest but also build their confidence and equip them with essential literacy and communication skills for their future. Your Responsibilities\n\n • Plan and deliver creative and engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.\n, • Inspire students to develop confidence in English, literacy, communication, and reading.\n, • Lead and develop whole school reading initiatives to foster a positive culture around reading.\n, • Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching to help each learner achieve meaningful outcomes.\n, • Utilize effective classroom management and behavior support strategies to engage students successfully.\n, • Collaborate with education, support, and care colleagues to provide personalized support.\n, • Contribute to English curriculum development and whole school improvement.\n, • Support students’ wider personal, social, and emotional development alongside their academic progress.\nYour Qualifications\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 previously faced learning barriers.\n, • Strong classroom management and behavior support skills.\n, • The ability to build positive relationships and create a supportive 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. \n 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\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 We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
