Teacher - English Lead in Chesterfield

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.

Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Start: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Bluebank School is seeking an inspirational Teacher and English Lead to join our dedicated team at our new Acorn Education school. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator to shape the future of English provision, lead subject development, and deliver high-quality teaching in a supportive and innovative environment.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic English Subject Lead to drive excellence across our English curriculum and play a pivotal role in shaping teaching and learning within the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and wider leadership team, you will champion high standards, innovative practice, and outstanding outcomes for students.

In this key role, you will lead curriculum development, mentor and support colleagues, and model exemplary teaching, helping to create a learning environment where students are engaged, challenged, and inspired by English.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and delivery of the English curriculum, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
• Model outstanding teaching and support staff through coaching, demonstration lessons, and guidance
• Mentor and develop new staff, including NQTs and colleagues taking on new responsibilities
• Assist teachers with planning, assessment, target-setting, and effective use of data
• Conduct classroom observations and contribute to performance management processes
• Stay up-to-date with best practice in English education and share expertise across the department
• Oversee departmental operations, including weekly meetings, reviews, and documentation
• Support exam processes alongside senior leaders, ensuring quality and compliance
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR compliance, and SEN alignment
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, promoting innovation and excellence in teaching and learning

Qualifications Required

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, please include a supporting statement addressing the following:

• Tell us a little about yourself and explain why you are interested in this position.
• Referring to the job description, explain why you consider yourself suitable for the post.
• Include relevant skills, experience, and how you would contribute to the role if appointed.

About us

Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth 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 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, which 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. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us! 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.