At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach English and lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment.
- Company: Dibden Park School, a new independent specialist school in Southampton.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellbeing support, flexible benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community focused on student wellbeing and success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for teaching and experience in leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge!
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Salary: £45,000 per annum (not pro-rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.
About the Role
Dibden Park School is looking for a passionate and talented English Teacher with Middle Leadership Responsibilities to join our dedicated team on a 12-month maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to combine outstanding classroom teaching with leadership experience in a supportive specialist school where you'll have the freedom to innovate, influence practice and make a genuine impact every single day.
About Us
Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. Pupils benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and remove barriers to engagement. Working closely with families, the school fosters strong relationships and a supportive community. Dibden Park empowers every pupil to achieve their full potential 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.
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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