English Lead

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 .

Job Title: English Lead

Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ

Salary: From £46,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

Essential: Candidates must have Full UK Driving Licence.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Are you an experienced and passionate English teacher ready to take your leadership to the next level? Do you believe in preparing young people not just for exams, but for life?

At Syon Manor College, part of Options Autism, we're on a mission to equip young adults aged 16-19 with the communication, confidence, and literacy skills they need to thrive. As our new English Lead, you'll be at the forefront of delivering an inspiring, practical, and inclusive English curriculum - one that empowers students for the classroom and beyond.

About the Role

This isn't your average teaching post - This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape English education across the college. You'll be the driving force behind our English provision - leading the subject, shaping the curriculum, and teaching with purpose. Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT to ensure your subject not only meets learner needs, but raises aspirations and transforms lives.

• Deliver engaging English lessons that are tailored to post-16 learners
• Lead and continuously develop an inclusive, relevant English curriculum
• Deliver a range of qualifications, including Functional Skills and GCSE
• Support students' literacy, communication, and overall confidence
• Teach PSHE and enrichment sessions to support personal development
• Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and reflective practice
• Mentor and support teaching colleagues to raise standards across the board
• Work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to shape the future of learning

Who we are looking for

You're a passionate, forward-thinking educator who wants to make a real difference. You bring creativity, consistency, and care to your practice, and you're ready to lead a subject that has the power to transform lives.

• QTS or QTLS (Essential)
• A strong track record of outstanding classroom practice
• Experience working with young people with additional or complex needs
• Proven ability to lead curriculum planning and qualification delivery
• Experience in leading a subject area or curriculum initiative
• Confidence using assessment for learning to drive progress
• A collaborative, reflective, and learner-focused mindset
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

About Us

Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 Options Autism?

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