Job Description

Belmont Secondary School

Lancashire
38,000 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

up to 38,000 per annum dependant on experience

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

22 September 2025

Job overview

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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance -- and we're putting wellbeing first.


That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.


Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW -- and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.


Job Title: English Teacher


Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX


Salary: up to 38,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata)


Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday


Contract: Permanent, Term Time only


Start date: October


This role does not offer sponsorship.


All applications must be completed IN FULL


As part of our continued growth, Belmont Secondary School, located in Rawtenstall and part of the Acorn Education family, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our close-knit team.


About the role


This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need it most. At Belmont Secondary School, you'll teach in a nurturing, inclusive setting where your subject knowledge and creativity will inspire pupils to succeed--academically and personally.


Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team and in line with school policies, you'll deliver high-quality English teaching tailored to the needs of individual learners or small groups.


Key Responsibilities


Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality English lessons aligned with the school's curriculum


Teach individual students or small groups in a supportive learning environment


Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and adapt strategies to ensure success


Develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans in collaboration with colleagues


Contribute to school-wide initiatives aligned with the School Development Plan


Ensure classroom organisation and resources promote effective and stimulating learning


Take responsibility for English subject development across relevant key stages


Maintain a safe learning environment, adhering to risk assessments on and off site


Promote the educational, social, and moral development of students in line with the school's ethos


Qualifications & Requirements


A degree in English


QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or PGCE


Strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire students of all abilities


Experience of planning and delivering lessons that meet diverse learning needs


A commitment to upholding the Teachers' Standards and contributing to whole-school development


About the School


Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.


We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.


This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.


We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.


Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.


Why join Acorn Education?


We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.


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


Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:


Life Assurance


Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions


"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks


And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:


A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits


100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad


Cycle to Work Schemes


Electric Car Purchase Scheme


Critical illness cover


Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.


We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.


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Belmont Secondary School

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Belmont Secondary School

Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 6RX
United Kingdom

+44 1706 221 043

Belmont School has an enviable reputation for turning pupils previous failures into success across the north west of England.



With its ethos of traditional values combined with a modern and innovative approach, it has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted since 2008. The expertise & experience of the specialist staff team helps pupils' achievements through a fair & consistent approach.



For pupils with social, emotional and learning difficulties, ADHD, autism and associated conditions, a place at Belmont School ensures improvements in behaviour, confidence and self-belief, which can then be transferred into appropriate and accelerated learning inside the classroom and beyond.



The wide curriculum offers numerous accredited vocational courses as well as traditional subjects, and the school is equipped with superb vocational workshops to teach skilled trades & horticulture.



The recent expansion offers continuity of education from Key Stage 1 through to Year 11. Options are introduced in Year 9 to maintain pupils' focus. Belmont School also prides itself on 100% successful transitions to work, college or apprenticeships.

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