English/Drama Teacher

Outwood Academy Riverside, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 2AD

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Drama, English
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
• Pay scale: M1 - U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see Job Description and Person Specificaton

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

• Professional Growth:Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.

• Workload & Support:Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

• Wellbeing & Flexibility:Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About Outwood Academy Riverside

• School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 690 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: f.mccabe@riverside.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01642 549950
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-riverside

Outwood Academy Riverside, founded in September 2020 through the Free Schools Programme, implements the Riverside values program for all students at the start of every academic year.

The academy is dedicated to the wide variety of students who enrol, ensuring strong routines and top-notch pastoral care for all pupils.

Located at Russell Street, Middlesbrough, Outwood Academy Riverside is set to have a new school built on Pioneering Way close to Middlesbrough College. Additionally,we have a satellite site in Eston which opened in September 2024 as the school continues to grow.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Riverside

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email f.mccabe@riverside.outwood.com.

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