English Teacher
Sutton House Academy, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG27 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
13 April 2026
Latest start date
4 May 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR 1 - UPS 3
Additional allowances
SEN 1 £2,787
What skills and experience we're looking for
The English Teacher at Sutton House Academy will be responsible for delivering a personalized English curriculum for students in KS3 and KS4, many of whom have EHCPs and SEMH needs. The purpose of the role is to foster a love of language and literature while ensuring that lessons are accessible to all students, even those working below age-related expectations. The English Teacher will provide tailored support to help students develop essential literacy skills, including reading, writing, and speaking, while also addressing their social-emotional development. This role requires a focus on individualized learning, encouraging self-expression, confidence, and self-esteem, helping students overcome barriers to their education and achieve their full potential in English.
What the school offers its staff
At Sutton House Academy we highly promote staff wellbeing and professional development.
All of our staff are committed to providing the very best education possible to ensure that the students develop a love of learning.
We are proud of the expertise we have amongst our staff team and are continually evaluating our practice and relentlessly striving to further improve our provision.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sutton House Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 83 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sutton House Academy website
- Email address
- twilson@victorypark.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 904637
Sutton House Academy is an SEMH school in Southend on Sea dedicated to pupils across all Key Stages with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some pupils have associated difficulties and can express severe and complex social and behavioural needs. A background and interest in working with SEMH children and young people is essential.
Arranging a visit to Sutton House Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email twilson@victorypark.org.uk.
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