English Coordinator
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 284293FAJ |
Summary
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 #teamOFG!
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
As English Coordinator, you will:
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of a dynamic and engaging English curriculum adapted for pupils with complex SEN needs, including SEMH.
Support and mentor staff in delivering high-quality English teaching that inspires and motivates pupils.
Use data and assessments to track pupil progress, ensuring intervention strategies are in place where needed.
Collaborate closely with school leadership, therapists, and families to provide a holistic approach to each pupil’s learning journey.
Foster a love of reading, writing, communication, and language development through creative and inclusive teaching practices.
Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the values of Benton House School and Acorn Education.
About You
You will have:
Proven experience leading English or Literacy in an SEN or specialist educational setting.
A strong understanding of the needs of pupils with complex SEMH and other SEN challenges.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
A passion for developing creative approaches to teaching English that engage and support all learners.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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?
And that’s not all, 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.
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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 #teamOFG!
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
As English Coordinator, you will:
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of a dynamic and engaging English curriculum adapted for pupils with complex SEN needs, including SEMH.
Support and mentor staff in delivering high-quality English teaching that inspires and motivates pupils.
Use data and assessments to track pupil progress, ensuring intervention strategies are in place where needed.
Collaborate closely with school leadership, therapists, and families to provide a holistic approach to each pupil’s learning journey.
Foster a love of reading, writing, communication, and language development through creative and inclusive teaching practices.
Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the values of Benton House School and Acorn Education.
About You
You will have:
Proven experience leading English or Literacy in an SEN or specialist educational setting.
A strong understanding of the needs of pupils with complex SEMH and other SEN challenges.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
A passion for developing creative approaches to teaching English that engage and support all learners.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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?
And that’s not all, 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.
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