Key Stage 3 Leader of English TLR: 2A

Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers pay scale MPS/UPS + Additional TLR 2A

Key Stage 3 Leader of English TLR: 2A job summary

The Key Stage 3 Leader for English offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students within a highly successful and ambitious school. The postholder will provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of an engaging Key Stage 3 English curriculum. Working closely with the Head of English, they will ensure that the curriculum is coherent, ambitious and responsive to the needs of all learners.

This role provides the chance to make a tangible impact on students’ progress and confidence in English at a crucial stage of their education. The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, inspire and support colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching, and ensure that assessment and responsive strategies effectively identify and address gaps in learning. Particular emphasis will be placed on securing students’ foundational literacy knowledge, including handwriting, spelling and written accuracy, so that all students are exceptionally well prepared for success at Key Stage 4 and beyond.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 9am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Notre Dame High School expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies

Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.

Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies

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 Notre Dame High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1492 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Notre Dame High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notre-dame-high-school-sheffield

Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.

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