English Teacher - Main Scale (suitable for ECT)
Honywood School, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1PZ16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover
September 2026
TRUST - RESPECT - EQUITY - EXCELLENCE
The wellbeing and progress of learners is essential to the success of Honywood. We believe that a culture of trust, respect, equity and excellence is essential to creating a learning environment in which everybody feels safe, valued and challenged. High expectations and a mutual respect for our differences is key to enabling learners to thrive and make excellent progress.
To support our ongoing journey, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational English Teacher to add to our already impressive team for a one year fixed period. The postholder will be instrumental in creating an environment that removes barriers to learning for each and every learner and ensures they achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to begin their teaching journey in a nurturing, supportive environment or looking to broaden their experience within a unique community school.
The school is at an exciting point in its improvement journey and is currently on an upward trajectory, with excellent results being achieved this year and a very positive recent OFSTED report. We very much see our English Team as a key player in this journey and are looking for a talented teacher to join the team and help shape the culture of the school and the lives of our wonderful learners.
Relationships & the development of social capital is at the heart of everything we do at Honywood. We want our staff to not just feel like co-workers. We want them to be proud members of Honywood; highly valued colleagues who help our community thrive. Working at Honywood is like being a part of a family.
“Staff are positive about leaders’ efforts to ensure that they have a reasonable
workload. Staff appreciate the support provided for their well-being.” OFSTED - December 2022
We expect:
An excellent understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Evidence of outstanding teaching & continuing professional development
A team player who understands the unique ethos of Honywood School & is committed to inclusivity
Passion & enthusiasm for supporting extra-curricular activities & the development of cultural capital
Someone who is prepared to be innovative and take risks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our learners
Passion, confidence, resilience and creativity; someone whose vision is aligned with our school
The ability to motivate and inspire learners and colleagues
A thorough understanding of the impact of research based practice
Someone who can demonstrate their personal impact upon learner outcomes
Someone with a growth mindset unafraid of being challenged or challenging others
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
A high achieving school producing excellent outcomes & well-rounded children ready for their next steps
An inclusive approach based on shared responsibility & teamwork which values every member of our community
A challenging learning environment where you will be asked to expand your thinking about the education we offer our young people
Excellent induction & outstanding on-going staff development
Employee Wellbeing support with access to Counselling Services, CBT and Coaching
Access to online GP Services
2 Week October half term break
Staff Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Flu Vaccinations
Family friendly policies that respect the importance of life outside of work
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Honywood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 821 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Honywood School website
- Email address
- lhazell-young@honywoodschool.com
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Arranging a visit to Honywood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lhazell-young@honywoodschool.com.
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