English Teacher

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Job Title:

English Teacher

Location:

The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA

Hours:

37.5 per week | Monday to Friday Salary:
Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
November 2026 UK applicants only no sponsorship available About the Role Inspire a Love of English. Build Confidence Through Reading. Make a Difference That Goes Beyond the Classroom. Were looking for an enthusiastic and creative English Teacher to join The Tower School, combining engaging classroom teaching with the opportunity to take the lead on reading across the school. This is an opportunity to make English meaningful for pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning.

Youll create lessons that capture their interest, build confidence and help them develop the literacy and communication skills they need for education, independence and their future. Alongside teaching English, youll champion reading throughout the school, developing initiatives that encourage pupils to engage with books and helping colleagues embed literacy and reading into everyday learning. What you will be doing Plan and deliver creative and engaging English lessons that respond to individual learning needs Inspire pupils to develop confidence in English, literacy, communication and reading Lead and develop whole school reading initiatives, helping create a positive culture around reading Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching and support to help each learner achieve meaningful outcomes Use effective classroom management and behaviour support strategies to help pupils successfully engage with learning Work collaboratively with education, support and care colleagues to provide consistent and personalised support Contribute to English curriculum development and whole school improvement, sharing ideas and effective practice Support pupils wider personal, social and emotional development alongside their academic progress What you will be bring Were looking for an English Teacher who believes progress starts with understanding the individual learner.

Youll need:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Experience teaching

English across relevant key stages A genuine passion for English, literacy, reading and language development The creativity and flexibility to engage pupils who may previously have experienced barriers to learning Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills The ability to build positive relationships and create an environment where pupils feel confident to participate and learn Excellent communication and collaborative working skills A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people About Us The Tower School is an independent specialist day school in Epping, Essex, supporting 62 pupils aged 11-18 with autism and complex needs.

We provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel secure, valued and ready to learn. Through personalised support, unconditional positive regard and a broad curriculum that combines academic achievement with life skills and personal development, we help every pupil make meaningful progress from their individual starting points. Guided by our values of Safe to Learn, Supported to Grow and Successful for Life , we empower young people to develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to thrive in adulthood.

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