English Coordinator

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !

Job Title: English Coordinator

Location: Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you believe in unlocking every pupil's potential through inspiring and tailored English education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an English Coordinator to join our close-knit and dedicated team at Benton House School.

About the Role

To take a strategic lead in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the English curriculum across the school, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, effective assessment practices, and strong pupil outcomes. This role encompasses oversight of phonics, reading, writing, and handwriting programmes, along with providing guidance and support to staff in delivering engaging and impactful English lessons.

• Teach the full national curriculum with primary experience
• Lead the planning, implementation, and review of the English curriculum in line with statutory requirements and school priorities.
• Ensure progression and continuity in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and handwriting across all year groups.
• Promote a culture of reading for pleasure and high expectations in literacy.
• Oversee English-related assessments, including phonics assessments, tracking pupil progress and attainment.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the reading programmes, ensuring it is embedded and used to improve reading outcomes.
• Analyse assessment data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, and implement targeted support strategies.
• Lead on the implementation and development of phonics programmes
• Ensure staff have access to appropriate resources, training, and support to deliver the English curriculum effectively.
• Maintain and develop resources to support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and CPD for staff in delivering the English curriculum, including phonics, handwriting, and reading comprehension.
• Share best practice and model high-quality English lessons where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other subject leaders and the SLT to ensure cross-curricular links and consistent standards.
• Promote the school's vision, values, and policies in all aspects of English teaching and learning.
• Lead whole-school initiatives to raise standards in reading and writing.
• Engage with parents and carers to promote reading and writing at home and support literacy development.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and committed teacher who:

• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with complex SEMH and other SEN needs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A creative and adaptable teaching style.
• A commitment to supporting every pupil to reach their potential.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

About us

Benton House School is a brand-new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school located in Newcastle (NE7 7XE), dedicated to supporting pupils with complex needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. As an exciting new addition to the Acorn Education family, Benton House School will provide a nurturing environment for up to 60 pupils aged 5 to 14 years.

As part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people, we offer a workplace full of rewarding challenges and rich opportunities for professional growth. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to share that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• 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

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is 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.