We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Position:         English Teacher Location:        Norton College, Worcester Salary:            Up to £39,519,90 per annum (not pro rata) Hours:            37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday Contract:        Permanent, Term Time only UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We now have a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Norton College in Worcester. About the role: Are you an English Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced English Teacher to join our fantastic team at Norton College in Worcester. To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school. Main Purpose: To teach the English curriculum throughout KS3 and KS4. To support students in achieving Functional skills an or GCSE English qualifications Ensure that the curriculum offer meets the needs of individual students taking into account their likes and interests. Work closely with key students or groups of students, as identified by the Senior Leadership Team or the Head of Pastoral Support, to help develop their interests and positive engagement in education, social activities and peer interactions. To support students who have a variety of complex social, emotional and mental health needs including Autism to access and achieve in education across a range of academic, vocational and recreational activities. Make effective use of the data system to support management of behaviour and maintain relevant database. Essential: QTS Education Degree or equivalent experience Experience working with SEN, SEMH students Understanding of trauma informed approaches About us Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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. And that’s not all, 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 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. 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 #1