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Job Title:  English Teacher
Location:   Dibden Park School, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Hours:  40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:  Up to £45,352.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

This is not a “stand at the front and deliver” role. As an English Teacher at Dibden Park School, you’ll be working with students who need creativity, patience, and flexibility to thrive. Every day is different — one moment you might be unlocking a student’s confidence through reading or discussion, the next you’ll be adapting learning to meet emotional, behavioural, or communication needs.

You’ll deliver high-quality English teaching while helping students develop independence, resilience, and self-belief. Working as part of a close-knit, multi-professional team, you’ll help create a learning environment where students feel safe, understood, and motivated to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering engaging, flexible English lessons for individuals and small groups
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning, behavioural, and emotional needs
• Tracking progress and celebrating achievements, both big and small
• Helping shape learning environments that are structured, stimulating, and supportive
• Working alongside Learning Support Assistants and care staff to ensure learning is consistent and meaningful
• Contributing ideas and energy to the wider life of the school and its ongoing development
• Supporting students to develop self-regulation and confidence, particularly when behaviour is challenging
• Ensuring students are safe and supported during both on-site learning and off-site activities

About You

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified to teach English (QTS or equivalent), with a genuine passion for inspiring and motivating students
• Skilled in planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Confident in monitoring progress and implementing individualised strategies
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse student needs
• Full UK Driving Licence

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a tangible difference, work in a supportive and ambitious school, and be rewarded for their impact.

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. Pupils benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and remove barriers to engagement. Working closely with families, the school fosters strong relationships and a supportive community. Dibden Park empowers every pupil to achieve their full potential and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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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