English Language Teacher


Company:	Class Act Teaching Services
Salary:	£174 to £240 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX4 6DQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

English Language Teacher

Full-Time Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Language Teacher.

This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity for a passionate English specialist who can support students with additional needs and help them develop essential literacy, communication, and language skills. The school is seeking somebody who can start as soon as possible and become a valued long-term member of the team.

Here is a specialist school catering for students aged 10–18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Orion Academy is part of The Gallery Trust and provides highly personalised learning programmes designed to help students overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.

The school offers a nurturing and supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to develop students' academic skills, confidence, independence, and readiness for adulthood.

Duties as an English Language Teacher:

Deliver engaging English Language lessons to students with ASC and SEMH needs
Support learners in developing reading, writing, communication, and literacy skills
Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
Create a structured and inclusive learning environment
Monitor and assess student progress
Help students build confidence and independence through learning
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral staff
Contribute positively to the wider school community

Ideal English Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is desirable
Experience teaching English Language within a secondary or specialist setting
Experience supporting students with ASC and/or SEMH needs is advantageous
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – if you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today.

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