English Teacher

Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 (Actual)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
Interview Date: w/c 24th April 2026
Positions Available: 1
Suitable for ECTs

We are recruiting on behalf of a new and rapidly developing 11-16 secondary school currently in the early stages of growth. With only Years 7 and 8 on roll, the school is building the foundations of an academically ambitious, high‑performing environment that will expand year-on-year.

This is a rare opportunity to join a school at the beginning of its journey, helping to shape its culture, academic identity, and long‑term vision. You will be joining at the perfect time to make a significant and lasting impact on pupils and the English department as it grows.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and reflective Teacher of English who is passionate about high‑quality, knowledge‑rich English teaching. You will play a key role in delivering a rigorous curriculum that promotes strong literacy, analytical thinking, and cultural understanding.

As part of the role, you will also teach an integrated Year 7 transition curriculum focused on literacy development, PSHE, Citizenship, and building students' cultural awareness.

• Deliver high‑quality English lessons that develop strong reading, writing, vocabulary, and literary knowledge
• Teach an integrated Year 7 transition curriculum designed to strengthen literacy and support wider personal development
• Combine academic rigour with effective adaptive teaching to ensure all pupils can succeed
• Work closely with the SEND team to implement appropriate strategies and classroom adaptations
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a coherent, knowledge‑rich English curriculum
• Use robust assessment to inform teaching and support strong progress
• Help shape the early culture, expectations, and identity of the English department
• Support enrichment activities (e.g., debate clubs, creative writing, book clubs, theatre visits)
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and model professionalism

• A passionate English specialist with excellent subject knowledge
• Understanding of disciplinary English knowledge (e.g., literary analysis, critical reading, rhetoric)
• A reflective, research‑informed practitioner
• High expectations for pupil behaviour, effort, and scholarly engagement
• Commitment to professional growth and to building an emerging department
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a new school environment built on academic rigour and intellectual curiosity

• Shape an English curriculum and department in a new and expanding school
• Teach within a research‑informed, high‑expectations environment
• Contribute directly to establishing an academic culture from the ground up

Employees within the Trust receive a comprehensive package, including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• One wellbeing day per year
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill‑health protection
• Retail and lifestyle discounts across major brands and local businesses
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch when working onsite
• Payment of role-required professional memberships
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan and access to an online GP
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative working culture with high ambitions