About this role
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Position: English Teacher
Location: New Barn School - River View House, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2PS
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At New Barn School - River View House, we believe every young person deserves an education that helps them thrive — academically, emotionally and socially. As part of our continued growth, we are excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated English Teacher to our supportive and ambitious team.
This is more than a teaching role. It’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day — helping pupils with SEN and SEMH needs discover their strengths, build confidence, and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.
About the role
As an English Teacher, you’ll bring learning to life through creative, engaging and personalised lessons tailored to the needs of every learner.
Working within a nurturing and dynamic specialist setting, you’ll deliver meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom — helping pupils develop essential literacy skills, independence, resilience and a love of learning.
You’ll play a key role in creating a safe and inspiring environment where pupils feel valued, supported and motivated to
succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and assess engaging, tailored English lessons
Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs) with clear, achievable targets
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH and additional needs
Build strong, positive relationships that motivate and engage learners
Create a stimulating learning environment, including opportunities beyond the classroom
Monitor progress and support pupils to achieve positive, meaningful outcomes
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