English Teacher/2nd in Department

Lipson Co-operative Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B for Achievement and Progress Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspiring English teacher with the potential of being Achievement and Progress Lead post holder (2nd in department).

ARE you ‘hungry, humble and smart’? Do you want to transform lives?

Would you like to work at one of the highest performing non-selective secondary school in Plymouth?

Lipson Co‑operative Academy is a vibrant, community-focused school guided by our P.E.R.K. values-Prepared, Engaged, Respectful, Kind—we foster an environment where students and staff thrive. At Lipson, we pride ourselves on providing an environment where students are happy and love coming to school, while also achieving success. Our staff feel valued and cherished, yet continually challenged to improve their teaching practice through a region leading coaching programme.

“100% of staff would recommend Lipson as a good place to work”, Edurio staff survey December 2025

Are you interested in joining one of the highest performing English departments in the South West? Our department is as welcoming and supportive as it is ambitious and successful, with egos left at the door so that the team can focus on pursuing excellence.

You’ll need to share our passion for improving the life chances of the children in our community and willing to contribute to enrichment activities. You will need to be relentless, positive and kind, and prepared to teach ‘The Lipson Way’.

What the school offers its staff

What we have to offer

A supportive, welcoming environment in a school that 100% of staff said they would recommend as a good place to work in a recent staff survey!

Opportunities for professional growth

A very attractive salary for the right candidate, reflective of drive, passion, experience and track record of delivering results

A culture of respect, excellence, and belonging

Outstanding wellbeing package

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

English Teacher-2nd Department Recruitment Pack.pdf - 2.01 MB (opens in new tab)

About Lipson Co-operative Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1096 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lipson Co-operative Academy website
• Email address: amy.humphries@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01752671318
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lipson-co-operative-academy

Arranging a visit to Lipson Co-operative Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.humphries@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk.

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