KS4 English Teacher

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

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job Title: KS4 English Teacher
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: £45,000 per annum (plus potential additional lead responsibilities) ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rota: Monday to Friday 8:15am - 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our exciting continued growth, Bramfield House School is seeking an exceptional KS4 English Teacher to join our passionate and close-knit team in the heart of Suffolk.

This is not a traditional classroom role. This is a chance to teach with purpose, to reach pupils who need creativity, compassion, and belief as much as curriculum - and to see the impact of your teaching every single day.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated, energetic, and compassionate English Teacher who dares to think differently. At Bramfield House, you'll teach small classes, build strong and meaningful relationships, and support pupils in ways that extend far beyond exam results.

You'll bring English to life - sparking curiosity, encouraging self-expression, and helping pupils find their voice, sometimes for the very first time. Whether it's mastering a paragraph, analysing a poem, or gaining the confidence to speak up, your influence will be powerful and lasting.

Working closely with senior leaders and specialist staff, you'll play a key role in helping every learner move forward - academically, emotionally, and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, creative, and differentiated English lessons at KS4
• Teaching small groups or one-to-one in a calm, structured, and supportive setting
• Tracking progress and adapting teaching to maximise engagement and outcomes
• Designing and contributing to individual learning and behaviour plans
• Leading English across key stages, with scope for additional leadership responsibilities
• Playing an active role in whole-school improvement and development
• Creating a positive, respectful classroom culture rooted in our school values
• Ensuring learning is safe, inspiring, and full of opportunity - both on and off site

What We're Looking For

• A passionate English specialist who believes every pupil can succeed
• A creative and reflective practitioner with a nurturing, pupil-centred approach
• A confident team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Someone ready to lead, innovate, and make a genuine difference

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 - 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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

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.