Secondary English Teacher
Manor House School
Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX (Permanent, Term Time Only)
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
This is not just an English teaching role - it's an opportunity to reignite a love of learning in young people who may have faced significant barriers to education. You'll deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons across KS3 and KS4, supporting pupils to achieve recognised qualifications while developing the functional literacy, confidence and resilience they need for life beyond school. Your impact will extend far beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons, including GCSE/IGCSE and Functional Skills
- Adapting teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH and additional SEND
- Using assessment data to track progress and implement targeted interventions
- Embedding functional literacy and transferable language skills across learning and life
- Building positive, trusting relationships that support engagement and emotional regulation
- Applying restorative, SEMH-informed behaviour strategies to maintain a safe, supportive learning environment
- Communicating progress effectively with pupils, families and colleagues
About You
- Qualified - UK QTS (or equivalent) with a relevant degree
- Experienced - Teaching English across KS3 & KS4, including GCSE and Functional Skills
- SEMH Skilled - Experience in SEMH, PRU or alternative provision settings is highly desirable
- Compassionate & Resilient - Able to build trust with pupils who may have experienced disruption or trauma
- Creative & Adaptable - Ready to tailor your approach to individual needs
- Collaborative - A strong communicator who thrives in a supportive team
- Mobile - Full UK Driving Licence required
About Us
Manor House School is an independent co educational school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a small, supportive environment where personalised learning helps pupils rebuild confidence and engage with education. Our dedicated staff foster positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, and a calm, nurturing atmosphere. Through tailored support and a broad curriculum, we empower pupils to achieve success and prepare for life beyond school.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
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 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.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
