Teacher - English Lead

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Teacher – English Lead

Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

Up to £48,000 per annum (not pro rata)

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Permanent | Term Time Only

January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Bluebank School is seeking an leistungs Teacher and English Lead to join our dedicated team at our new Acorn Education school. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator to shape the future of English provision, lead subject development, and deliver high‑quality teaching in a supportive and innovative environment.

We are looking for a dynamic English Subject Lead to drive excellence across our English curriculum and play a pivotal role in shaping teaching and learning within the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and wider leadership team, you will champion high standards, innovative practice, and outstanding outcomes for students.

• Lead the development and delivery of the English curriculum, ensuring high‑quality teaching and learning
• Model outstanding teaching and support staff through coaching, demonstration lessons, and guidance
• Mentor and develop new staff, including NQTs and colleagues taking on new responsibilities
• Assist teachers with planning, assessment, target‑setting, and effective use of data
• Conduct classroom observations and contribute to performance management processes
• Stay up to date with best practice in English education and share expertise across the department
• Oversee departmental operations, including weekly meetings, reviews, and documentation
• Support exam processes alongside senior leaders, ensuring quality and compliance
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR compliance, and SEN alignment
• Contribute to whole‑school initiatives, promoting innovation and excellence in teaching and learning

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

As part of your application, please include a supporting statement addressing the following:

• Tell us a little about yourself and explain why you are interested in this position.
• Referring to the job description, explain why you consider yourself suitable for the post.
• Include relevant skills, experience, and how you would contribute to the role if appointed.

Bluebank School is a brand‑new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co‑educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

We are part of Acorn Education and canidm offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop راز career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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.

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• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks

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