English Teacher

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Job Title: English Teacher
Location: The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Inspire a Love of English. Build Confidence Through Reading. Make a Difference That Goes Beyond the Classroom.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative English Teacher to join The Tower School, combining engaging classroom teaching with the opportunity to take the lead on reading across the school.

This is an opportunity to make English meaningful for pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning. You'll create lessons that capture their interest, build confidence and help them develop the literacy and communication skills they need for education, independence and their future.

Alongside teaching English, you'll champion reading throughout the school, developing initiatives that encourage pupils to engage with books and helping colleagues embed literacy and reading into everyday learning.

What you will be doing

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging English lessons that respond to individual learning needs
• Inspire pupils to develop confidence in English, literacy, communication and reading
• Lead and develop whole school reading initiatives, helping create a positive culture around reading
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching and support to help each learner achieve meaningful outcomes
• Use effective classroom management and behaviour support strategies to help pupils successfully engage with learning
• Work collaboratively with education, support and care colleagues to provide consistent and personalised support
• Contribute to English curriculum development and whole school improvement, sharing ideas and effective practice
• Support pupils' wider personal, social and emotional development alongside their academic progress

What you will be bring

We're looking for an English Teacher who believes progress starts with understanding the individual learner.

You'll need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English across relevant key stages
• A genuine passion for English, literacy, reading and language development
• The creativity and flexibility to engage pupils who may previously have experienced barriers to learning
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills
• The ability to build positive relationships and create an environment where pupils feel confident to participate and learn
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
• A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people

About Us

The Tower School is an independent specialist day school in Epping, Essex, supporting 62 pupils aged 11-18 with autism and complex needs. In a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, pupils receive personalised support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Our curriculum blends academic learning with life skills and personal development, fostering confidence, independence, and resilience. Guided by the Ask, Accept, Develop framework, The Tower School empowers every young person to thrive and reach their full potential.

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.

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 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.