Secondary English Teacher

Location: Slinfold

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Position:
Secondary English Teacher

Location:

Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX

Salary:
Up to £45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:
March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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About the Role

The Secondary English Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging English education to pupils across KS3 and KS4 within a SEMH setting. The role focuses on supporting pupils to achieve academic success while developing functional literacy, confidence and resilience essential for everyday life and future pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, deliver and assess differentiated English lessons, including GCSE/IGCSE and Functional Skills

Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH and additional SEND

Use assessment data to track progress and implement targeted interventions

Promote functional literacy and transferable language skills across learning and life

Build positive, trusting relationships that support emotional regulation and engagement

Apply restorative, SEMH-informed behaviour strategies to maintain a safe learning environment

Maintain accurate records and communicate progress with pupils, families and colleagues

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree

Experienced:
Experience teaching English across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE and Functional Skills. Also experience working in SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings is highly desirable.

Compassionate & Resilient:
Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges

Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment

Creative & Flexible:
You’ll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

Mobile:
Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Manor House School is an independent co-educational school for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide a small, supportive environment where personalised learning helps pupils rebuild confidence and engage with education. Our dedicated staff foster positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, and a calm, nurturing atmosphere. Through tailored support and a broad curriculum, we empower pupils to achieve success 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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