English Teacher
£34,069 (M1) - £46,940 (M6) per year + SEN allowance £2,885
📍Handsworth, Birmingham
Are you a passionate and creative English Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our team, inspiring young people to develop confidence, achieve success and unlock their full potential.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive school where every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact.
What you’ll be doing as an English Teacher:
Deliver inclusive, high-quality English lessons to KS3/4 pupils with EHCPs
Plan and adapt teaching to meet individual needs and curriculum requirements
Embed reading, writing and oracy across learning
Assess, track and report pupil progress, using data to inform teaching
Provide feedback and set clear targets for improvement
Contribute to school improvement, moderation and best practice sharing
Work collaboratively with English Lead, colleagues and communicate with parents/carers
Support school activities, policies and wider life of the school
What we’re looking for:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a teaching degree or equivalent
A qualification in SEND education is desirable
Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC
Teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods
Why work for us?
Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
Who are we?
Established in 2018, Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. In November 2025, Oakbridge School moved into its newly developed site in Handsworth Wood, further enhancing our specialist facilities and educational provision. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.
Oakbridge School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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