At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate students through creative English lessons tailored to individual needs.
- Company: Join Physis Academy, a supportive independent school focused on therapeutic education.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, career development, wellbeing allowance, and life insurance from day one.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for learning.
- Qualifications: Degree in English or equivalent, with experience teaching KS3/KS4 English.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36000 £ per year.
Location: Physis Academy, Whitchurch SY13.
Salary:
- QTS - £30,000 to £36,000 per annum depending on qualification, experience, and performance.
- Unqualified - £20,598 to £29,000 per annum depending on qualification, experience, and performance.
Hours: Full time - 5 days per week. Working weeks ordinarily consist of 190 days (38 weeks term time), 5 days (1 week) professional development, and 15 discretionary days (3 weeks) as directed by the Headteacher.
Phase: Secondary. KS3, KS4
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Please note: UK Applicants only. We are unable to offer sponsorship visas.
About us: We are a specialist independent school based in Shropshire, providing education for pupils aged 11–18 who are at risk of, or have experienced, exploitation. Our school offers highly individualised educational provision for young people who need exceptional levels of understanding, consistency, and continuity. We achieve this through an integrated, therapeutic approach that places relationships, wellbeing, and trust at the heart of learning. Our pupils are highly capable and make rapid progress across a range of qualifications. To support this, we are committed to employing caring, dependable adults who invest in our young people, inspire curiosity, and ignite a passion for learning through creative and engaging approaches.
Benefits you can expect:
- Free Parking
- Fully funded qualifications* and Career Development Pathway
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- £150 annual wellbeing allowance*
- Life insurance from day one (3x annual salary)
- Free specialist training
- Referral scheme – earn £500 for every successful referral*
- Fully paid induction programme
- Company pension scheme
*T&C's Apply
Core Purpose:
- To deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated English curriculum across a range of qualification pathways, including Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE, and post-16 provision, tailored to meet individual pupil needs.
- To deliver phonics and literacy programmes and adapt teaching approaches for small group and 1:1 settings, using trauma-informed practice to support pupils who have experienced adversity and can exhibit challenging behaviour.
- To teach creatively and therapeutically, enabling pupils with SEN/SEMH needs to engage, make progress, and build confidence and self-esteem.
- To ensure pupils’ special educational needs are met through a consistent, high-quality approach aligned with the organisation’s therapeutic values and ethos.
- The ability to teach additional subjects is desirable but not essential.
- To work collaboratively as part of the wider school team and act as a positive role model and ambassador for Physis as a leading provider of therapeutic education.
The Requirements:
- Degree level or equivalent qualification in the teacher’s subject specialism - ENGLISH DET (DTLLS) & QTLS (or willingness to achieve) OR PGCE Secondary & QTS OR Teaching Degree & QTS.
- Recent and relevant experience as an effective Teacher delivering KS3/ KS4 English at various levels E.g. functional skills, GCSE, Entry level, Phonics, Literacy.
- A Level (A* - C) or nationally recognized Level 3 qualification in English.
- Experience of working with secondary students with SEN, SEMH and other needs is desirable.
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Full UK driving licence.
Note: We do not offer sponsorship. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.
English Teacher employer: Physis Care
Physis Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment where educators can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, including fully funded qualifications and a career development pathway, teachers are empowered to grow in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Located in Whitchurch, Shropshire, our school prioritises wellbeing and trust, ensuring that staff are valued and equipped to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in our pupils.
