English Teacher

Lift Firth Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or January 2027

• Closing date

  9 June 2026 at 3:11pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32916 - £47472 per annum

English Teacher job summary

Lift Firth Park

Fircroft Avenue
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD
United Kingdom

Salary: M1-6/ UPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time - 0.8 can be considered
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2026 or January 2027
Closing date: 14th June
Interview date: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity to join Lift Firth Park at a pivotal moment in our journey. As the school continues to undergo transformational change, we are seeking an ambitious and inspiring English Teacher to play a key role in shaping the future of our English provision and driving excellence in the classroom.

At Lift Firth Park, part of Lift Schools, we are a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking school where staff are united by a shared belief: every student deserves an excellent education, every day. This role offers the chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to young people in our community.

The role:

* Deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons across Key Stages
* Bring the subject to life through a rich and ambitious curriculum
* Inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning in every student
* Use assessment and data intelligently to drive progress and close gaps
* Contribute to the development of the English and literacy curriculum and wider academy priorities
* Establish strong routines and a positive climate for learning

Who we're looking for

* A passionate teacher with strong subject knowledge in English
* QTS is essential - we welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers
* Experience within a UK secondary school
* Someone who is committed to high expectations and inclusive practice
* A professional who thrives on challenge and is driven to improve student outcomes
* A team player who wants to contribute to a culture of excellence
* A professional who thrives on challenge and wants to make a real difference

About our school:

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact; in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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 Lift Firth Park

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Firth Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/firth-park-academy

Lift Firth Park is a school with a strong team spirit, high expectations and driving ambition which have led to notable improvements. We are a fully inclusive school with a distinctively inclusive ethos and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of our students.

We continue to work tirelessly to ensure our examination results continue to improve, that students continue to feel happy, safe and cared for, one of our key aims is that everybody deserves the chance to fly; and that the students are challenged and developed academically by the stimulating and rewarding education they receive.

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