English Teacher

Full Job Description

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Position:     English Teacher
Location:    Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Salary:        Up to £48,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours:        37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (plus one 5:00 pm finish)
Contract:    Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date:  March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We’re seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our forward-thinking team. At Bricklehurst Manor School, you’ll do more than teach grammar and literature—you’ll spark curiosity, build confidence, and help pupils find their voice.

You’ll work with an experienced leadership team to deliver a creative, inclusive, and ambitious English curriculum, shaping lessons that inspire and empower every learner. You’ll have the freedom to bring learning to life through storytelling, debate, and real-world connections, while contributing to a nurturing school culture.

Your Impact:

• Deliver an engaging, differentiated English curriculum
• Inspire a love of language, literature, and communication
• Lead and develop the English subject, ensuring innovation
• Mentor colleagues and foster continuous improvement
• Track and celebrate academic, personal, and emotional progress
• Collaborate to create an inclusive, supportive school community

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a genuine interest in SEN and SEMH education
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Passionate, reflective, and creative teaching approach
• Energy, resilience, and a positive, flexible mindset
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Willingness to contribute to the English curriculum and wider school life

About Bricklehurst Manor School

Bricklehurst Manor is a brand-new co-educational SEMH school for pupils aged 11–16, catering to up to 60 young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. With small class sizes and personalised support, this is a rare opportunity to shape the school culture and learning environment from the start.

As part of Acorn Education and the Outcomes First Group, you’ll be part of an innovative organisation making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

“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.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance & Pension scheme
• Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support

This is your chance to join a school at its very beginning, make a lasting impact, and enjoy a better work/life balance. Apply today and help shape the future of Bricklehurst Manor School.

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.