Teacher of English (0.6)

Job Title: Teacher of English

E-ACT Ousedale School - Newport Pagnell

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Teacher of English to join the team at Ousedale School. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that nurture students’ literacy skills, build confidence, encourage creativity and develop critical thinking. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to foster a genuine love of reading, writing and language, inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for English, and support students in achieving their full potential. Working within a supportive and ambitious school community, you will play a key role in raising achievement, promoting a culture of curiosity and learning, and equipping students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed both academically and beyond the classroom.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that support students of varying abilities in developing strong mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, using data to inform teaching and provide targeted support and intervention where needed.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations, good behaviour, and a passion for learning mathematics.
• Prepare students effectively for assessments and examinations, ensuring they are confident in applying mathematical concepts and techniques.
• Contribute to the wider school community, including participating in departmental planning, extracurricular activities, and ongoing professional development.

Pay range:

• M1-M6 £20,441.00 - £28,164.00 (FTE: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00)

• Permanent

• Part Time (19.5hours)/ 3 Days Per Week

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.

E-ACT Ousedale School | Be Kind, work Hard, Succeed Together

E-ACT Ousedale School is a high-performing, inclusive school dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. Guided by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Succeed Together, we encourage a culture of ambition, collaboration, and respect. Our passionate staff team works together to create a safe, supportive environment where every student is challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We work hard to ensure the welfare of our staff: teachers receive over 10% PPA time, free access to gym facilities, limited marking expectations outside lessons, and an employee assistance package.

Join us and become part of a dynamic educational community that values innovation, wellbeing, and making a lasting impact.

https://www.ousedale.org.uk

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic UPS progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.