Outcomes First Group
English Teacher
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Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate, creative and resilient English Teacher who believes every young person deserves the chance to find their voice? Do you want to work in a setting where your expertise, empathy and commitment genuinely transform lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our dedicated multi-professional team, delivering high-quality, personalised education to students with diverse and often complex needs. This is a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and deeply rewarding.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for individuals and small groups, following our curriculum framework and adapting to each student’s needs.
- Monitor, record and report on progress, ensuring every student’s achievements are recognised and next steps are clear.
- Create a stimulating learning environment, organising resources, displays and groupings to support literacy development.
- Develop personalised plans, including IEPs and behaviour plans, in collaboration with colleagues to ensure consistent support.
- Lead on English across key stages, coordinating teaching, assessment and curriculum development as agreed with the Headteacher.
- Support students with challenging behaviour, helping them move from external regulation to developing self-control and confidence.
- Work collaboratively with care staff and other departments, ensuring a consistent approach between school and home.
- Safeguard every student, promoting their wellbeing, safety and personal development at all times.
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About You
You will thrive in this role if you are:
- A qualified teacher with a specialism in English
- Skilled at adapting teaching to meet individual needs
- Confident supporting students with social, emotional or behavioural challenges
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Organised, reflective and committed to continuous professional development
- Passionate about helping young people develop literacy, confidence and a love of learning
About Us
Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 5–19, with a capacity for 60 pupils. We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each pupil’s unique needs and abilities are met.
Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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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.
Benefits:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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.
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