English Teacher

Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 1am

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR (FTE: £36,413 - £53,994 per annum)

English Teacher job summary

Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St. Edmunds 

Teacher of English 

Start Date: January 2026 or ASAP 

Salary: MPR/UPR (a TLR will be considered for the right applicant) 

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until 31.08.26), full time in the first instance, with potential to extend to a permanent contract. 

We are seeking a teacher of English to join our school with a commitment to achieving the highest outcomes for all pupils. This is a great opportunity for an outstanding teacher to contribute to our school. 

We have strong values, high expectations, well behaved and polite students, and very supportive and positive staff. Sybil Andrews Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership 

Our core aims are:- 

• To be a school which provides a world class education

• To create an environment where all members of our community thrive 

• To make a difference to the lives of young people academically and socially 

• To be a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow 

• To be a school which embraces creativity, innovation and change 

Our school values are:

- Kindness Responsibility Courage 

These values are the foundation of our school and underpin everything we do. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives

• Excellent pupil behaviour and attitudes underpinned by high expectations and shared values 

• Friendly and supportive working environment 

• Stunning facilities 

• Supportive and positive leadership 

• Two week half term in October 

• Investment in your training and development 

• Opportunity for career progression in our school or across the trust. 

• Wellbeing support service 

You will be joining a well established, highly skilled English team which has achieved excellent results over the past few years. 77% of our pupils achieved a Grade 5 or better in English in 2025. The curriculum is fully resourced, embedded across Key Stage 3 and 4, with clear links to progression beyond secondary school and transition from primary school. There is a strong work ethic in the team, a collaborative environment whereby all colleagues support and assist one another throughout the academic year. We would be delighted to meet any potential candidates. The school currently has 655 students. The school is just north of Bury St Edmunds and is a university style campus. The MAT is a Teaching Research school. CPD opportunities are widely available and actively encouraged across the Trust schools. 

Closing Date: Monday 13th October 9:00am 

Interviews: W/C Monday 20th October 

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sybil Andrews Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sybil Andrews Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sybil-andrews-academy

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