English Teacher

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Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA

Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Salary: GBP39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

Join and enjoy a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)!

We're trialling a 4DWW - 80% of the hours for 100% of your pay! At this school, it will launch once we have a full team in place, so there's never been a better time to join and help shape the future!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing SEMH-focused school as an English Teacher. You will spark curiosity and a love of learning through engaging lessons designed to motivate and challenge pupils with SEMH needs. You will personalise your teaching to meet individual social, emotional, and academic needs, supporting pupils to build resilience, confidence, and literacy skills in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with Learning Support Assistants, families, and external professionals to ensure each pupil's journey is meaningful and impactful. Beyond teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, assessment strategies, and school improvement initiatives, shaping the future of our English provision and leaving a lasting impact on both the pupils and the school community.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver tailored lessons for individual students and small groups, following the school's curriculum and policies.Monitor, assess and record student progress, contributing to school development priorities and improvement planning.Develop, implement and review individual education and behaviour plans in collaboration with colleagues.Create a safe, stimulating and well organised classroom environment, ensuring appropriate use and maintenance of resources.Support students with challenging behaviour, promoting the development of self regulation and positive learning habits.Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, care staff and multi disciplinary colleagues to ensure consistent, holistic support.Maintain effective communication with staff and home, ensuring continuity between school and home environments.Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and meet all professional standards and regulatory expectations.About You

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Proven experience teaching English to SEMH or SEND learners, including pupils with challenging behaviourStrong knowledge of curriculum frameworks, assessment, and SEMH best practicesCalm, patient, and resilient, with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsPassionate about inspiring curiosity and fostering a love of reading and writingFull UK Driving LicenceWho We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

Engage pupils in a calm, patient, and motivating mannerDemonstrate resilience, creativity, and innovation in their teaching approachBe committed to contributing to the growth and development of our SEMH school communityShow energy, passion, and professional excellence that inspires both students and colleaguesAbout Us

Abbey Gardens is a brand-new specialist school, part of Acorn Education, opening in April 2026. The school will provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for pupils with SEMH needs.

Designed for young people aged 11-18, Abbey Gardens will offer personalised support to help every learner thrive. This exciting new provision is committed to building confidence, resilience, and positive futures.

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 AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions"Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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.

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