English Lead

English Lead – Oak Bridge School (Opening September 2026)

Location: Near Croydon

Start Date : January 2027

A fabulous opportunity to be part of shaping a brand-new school.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate English Teacher to join us as we open our new school - Oak Bridge School , opening to students in September 2026 .

Part of the Spaghetti Bridge Group , Oak Bridge will support students who experience barriers to learning through our unique three-stage curriculum , designed to develop 21st century skills and a lifelong love of learning. Our schools provide creative, relational environments where every child is supported to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful success.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new team and help build something from the ground up – shaping the culture and creating an environment where young people can truly thrive.

About the school

Oak Bridge School is set within the beautiful surroundings of Lloyd Park , just outside of Croydon. This is an extensive campus currently being refurbished in line with our Beautiful Schools philosophy. The design reflects our belief that inspiring, carefully considered environments enable rich, varied learning experiences and wellbeing for all.

About the role

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We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic English Lead who is open to learning a modern approach to teaching pupils with social, emotional, mental health needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative English practitioner who is passionate about English/Literacy and would like to work within a progressive and innovative curriculum.

The English Lead will teach students in the third phase of our curriculum, Community Ready, including those on accredited pathways so must be able to deliver English up to GCSE level as a minimum.

They will also have oversight over the English curriculum for the whole school, they will provide subject specific plans, resources and quality assurance.

A key part of their role will be supporting colleagues to deliver English through our project based curriculum, Enterprise Learning.

There are excellent opportunities for career development, cross group networking and to be part of our research focused work within this role. You will also be part of establishing the Spaghetti Bridge curriculum at our school.

Who we're looking for

Candidates will:

• Hold an appropriate qualification to deliver English to GCSE level as a minimum

• Be passionate about English and the possibilities of teaching this through a creative, dynamic, project based curriculum

• Have experience of middle leadership/subject leadership

• Be an team player, who is able to coach and model excellent teaching practice to others

Our creative, individualised approach to learning, is centred around well-being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we assess their individual interests, passions and desires to build a project based curriculum to meet their needs. In so doing, we ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed.

We understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with students and families to nurture growth and development of relational milestones such as, building trust and sharing enjoyment. Care and making connections are at the heart of our ethos and we work hard to ensure that all staff feel cared for too.

Why join Spaghetti Bridge?

We are a forward-thinking group of independent special schools united by a shared belief: education should be relational, creative, and bold enough to change lives.

You’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction programme , As part of a growing network, you’ll have access to exceptional professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded leaders shaping the future of specialist education.

Spaghetti Bridge also offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme to employees in eligible roles.

We encourage early applications and may appoint prior to the closing date.

For more information, please view our website: or contact our onboarding team via [email protected] for more information.

Please note that early application is encouraged as we may opt to appoint prior to the advert closing date.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.