Head of English

Description

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 #teamOFG.

Job title: Head of English

Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £42 000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Head of English to join our close-knit and passionate team at Westbourne School, part of Acorn Education. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils while shaping the future of English teaching in a vibrant and supportive school community.

About the Role

In this exciting position, you will lead the planning and delivery of English lessons and support learning across the wider curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are central to meeting the needs of pupils with diverse educational experiences. You will have the freedom to develop creative and engaging lessons that inspire and motivate our young people. With access to high-quality teaching rooms and vocational facilities, your imagination will be the only limit to what you can achieve.

At Westbourne, teachers are encouraged to take a creative and innovative approach, working collaboratively with support staff to ensure lessons are engaging, effective, and tailored to each pupil. You will be responsible for setting clear vision and targets for pupil success, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of responsibility and pride in learning. Experience delivering phonics is a plus, and a willingness to embrace innovative teaching methods is highly valued.

Who we are looking for

We seek a passionate and committed professional who values both academic achievement and the social and emotional development of pupils. You will support pupils to become confident, capable, and responsible citizens who can positively contribute to their communities. A strong understanding of SEMH and ASD is essential to form meaningful relationships and adapt to pupils’ needs. We are looking for someone with determination, resilience, and a genuine passion for professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Qualifications Required

QTS desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

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 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.

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.

*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

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