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Job Title: Teacher of English - Specialist Independent School

• 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, this will consist of 190 days (38 weeks term time), of direct contact with students, employees, or agencies, 5 days (1 week) professional development, 15 discretionary days (3 weeks) as directed by the Headteacher, which may also include direct student contact.
• Phase: Secondary. KS3, KS4
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: September 2026

Please note: UK Applicants only. We are unable to offer sponsorship visas.

We are looking for a Teacher of English to join our fantastic team at Physis Academy.

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:

• Term-Time working
• Free Parking
• Competitive salary
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person