English Teacher/Instructor
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £42,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kings Bromley |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 301036FAJ |
Summary
Get Paid for Five Days… but Only Work Four!
Position: English Teacher/Instructor
Location: Trent Acres, Stonegate, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.
Join Our Team at Trent Acres School
We’re seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our forward-thinking team. At Trent Acres School, you’ll do more than teach grammar and literature—you’ll spark curiosity, build confidence, and help pupils find their voice.
You’ll work with an experienced leadership team to deliver a creative, inclusive, and ambitious English curriculum, shaping lessons that inspire and empower every learner. You’ll have the freedom to bring learning to life through storytelling, debate, and real-world connections, while contributing to a nurturing school culture.
Your Impact:
Deliver an engaging, differentiated English curriculum
Inspire a love of language, literature, and communication
Lead and develop the English subject, ensuring innovation
Mentor colleagues and foster continuous improvement
Track and celebrate academic, personal, and emotional progress
Collaborate to create an inclusive, supportive school community
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Or English Degree
Passionate, reflective, and creative teaching approach
Energy, resilience, and a positive, flexible mindset
Strong communication and team-working skills
Willingness to contribute to the English curriculum and wider school life
This role is open to applicants that hold either QTS or an English degree with an interest in teaching.
About the school
Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school; providing 141 places for pupils age 5-19.
The school operates across two sites in Staffordshire providing academic and vocational opportunities in another both a rural, 12-acre site and a newly built college setting.
The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, pupil centred, bespoke packages of care and education.
Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 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.
Benefits include:
Life Assurance & Pension scheme
Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support
4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
This is your chance to join a school at its very beginning, make a lasting impact, and enjoy a better work/life balance. Apply today and help shape the future of Trent Acres School.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.”
Position: English Teacher/Instructor
Location: Trent Acres, Stonegate, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.
Join Our Team at Trent Acres School
We’re seeking an exceptional English Teacher to join our forward-thinking team. At Trent Acres School, you’ll do more than teach grammar and literature—you’ll spark curiosity, build confidence, and help pupils find their voice.
You’ll work with an experienced leadership team to deliver a creative, inclusive, and ambitious English curriculum, shaping lessons that inspire and empower every learner. You’ll have the freedom to bring learning to life through storytelling, debate, and real-world connections, while contributing to a nurturing school culture.
Your Impact:
Deliver an engaging, differentiated English curriculum
Inspire a love of language, literature, and communication
Lead and develop the English subject, ensuring innovation
Mentor colleagues and foster continuous improvement
Track and celebrate academic, personal, and emotional progress
Collaborate to create an inclusive, supportive school community
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Or English Degree
Passionate, reflective, and creative teaching approach
Energy, resilience, and a positive, flexible mindset
Strong communication and team-working skills
Willingness to contribute to the English curriculum and wider school life
This role is open to applicants that hold either QTS or an English degree with an interest in teaching.
About the school
Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school; providing 141 places for pupils age 5-19.
The school operates across two sites in Staffordshire providing academic and vocational opportunities in another both a rural, 12-acre site and a newly built college setting.
The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, pupil centred, bespoke packages of care and education.
Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 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.
Benefits include:
Life Assurance & Pension scheme
Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support
4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
This is your chance to join a school at its very beginning, make a lasting impact, and enjoy a better work/life balance. Apply today and help shape the future of Trent Acres School.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.”