English Teacher - Unqualified

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 Teacher - Unqualified

Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Salary: £32,550 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

At 3 Dimensions School, we believe every child deserves the chance to find their voice, discover their passions, and realise their full potential - and English plays a key role in that journey.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Teacher of English to join our forward-thinking team at 3 Dimensions School. If you're looking for a new challenge and eager to train, grow, and make a real difference - this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About the Role

You'll be part of a passionate, supportive team delivering our exciting, inclusive English curriculum - one that connects literature, language, and creativity with art, digital media, and real-life experiences.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring every young person develops confidence in reading, writing, and communication. With smaller class sizes and a nurturing environment, you'll have the freedom to tailor your lessons, spark curiosity, and help learners overcome barriers to success.

This is a hands-on, highly rewarding role where you'll see your impact every single day.

What You'll Do

• Deliver creative and inspiring English lessons that bring learning to life
• Plan engaging lessons and activities tailored to individual student needs
• Support pupils to build confidence, independence, and a love of learning
• Track and celebrate student progress - every small step counts
• Collaborate with dedicated staff, therapists, and support professionals
• Foster cross-curricular links with art, media, and life skills
• Contribute to wider school life, including PSHE, assemblies, and whole-school events and projects

Who we are looking for

• A passion for helping young people succeed - both academically and personally
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn) of English curriculum pathways (KS3-4, Functional Skills, or GCSE)
• A caring, resilient, and flexible approach to working with students who may have additional needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is not essential - full support and training will be provided for the right candidate
• Full UK Driving Licence

At 3 Dimensions School, you'll be part of a passionate, supportive team where every day is an opportunity to inspire, nurture, and make a real difference in young people's lives.

Apply today and start shaping brighter futures at 3 Dimensions School.

About the school

3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).

3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school, who embrace diversity.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.

For over 19 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.