15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    25 September 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    10 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

An increasing number of pupils are finding the transition from primary school to secondary school challenging. For some it is the move from small nurture group provision to being in a class of 15-30, for others they have arrived with extensive ‘Covid’ knowledge gaps which have been difficult to close, whilst for others it is ‘factors beyond their control’. We are therefore seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic primary school teacher, with specific experience of Year 6 teaching to help to bridge those gaps with focused interventions that empower pupils to successfully integrate into mainstream education.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

  • enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating a genuine love for learning
  • provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils
  • have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
  • have vision, enthusiasm and determination
  • has the ambition to progress into leadership and management
  • provide a safe and happy environment that promotes the welfare of children
  • Take an active role in the wider life of the Academy.


What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

A friendly and supportive environment

The opportunity to work with motivated students, supportive parents and dedicated staff

A location close to main line railway services, road networks and M54 and M6 motorways

The opportunity to be part of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust

Regular CPD opportunities

Internal promotion opportunities

Free carparking on dedicated staff carpark (barriered entrance)

Dedicated staff work bases and staff room

Hot drinks available in the staffroom at breaktime

Opportunities to become involved in Sport, Performing Arts and other recreational activities

Free 24-hour confidential well-being support through Health Assured

An in-house qualified Mental Health Practitioner

Free Christmas Lunch in the restaurant

Early finish at the end of the summer term

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.

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is fully committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning which maximises engagement, enjoyment and achievement for every pupil. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful. It’s important this resonates with all candidates. Equally important is subject expertise, which is critical in supporting strong curriculum planning and implementation.

An increasing number of pupils are finding the transition from primary school to secondary school challenging. For some it is the move from small nurture group provision to being in a class of 15-30, for others they have arrived with extensive ‘Covid’ knowledge gaps which have been difficult to close, whilst for others it is ‘factors beyond their control’.

We are therefore seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic primary school teacher, with specific experience of Year 6 teaching to help to bridge those gaps with focused interventions that empower pupils to successfully integrate into mainstream education. Approximately 35% of our pupils are eligible for FSM and Pupil Premium so a desire to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people will be at the core of the successful candidate.

You will be teaching elements of the KS3 curriculum to Year 7 and Year 8 pupils who either have knowledge and skills gaps or who are not yet academically and emotionally secondary school ready. Your excellent knowledge of the KS2 Maths and English curriculum will help to secure rapid progress for our pupils.

In addition, you will play a crucial role in helping to ensure that our pupils develop into confident young people, developing their resilience and improving their emotional well-being.

Our pupils are delightful, we are minutes away from Ironbridge Gorge and some beautiful countryside and we’d love to have you on our team. We look forward to receiving your application soon

We look forward to receiving your completed application by 3.00pm on Friday 25th September. Applications should be returned electronically to the HR Manager, via email: deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive and interview suitable applicants before the closing date; therefore early applications are encouraged and recommended.

If you wish to contact us for an informal discussion, would like to know more about the post offered or wish to have a look around, please arrange this by contacting the Senior Vice Principal, Clemency Price, via email clemency.price1@taw.org.uk


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.

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About Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1084 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01952396000

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is a vibrant, 11-18 mixed school which opened as a new Academy in September 2008 as part of the Haberdashers’ Adams’ Federation Trust; a thriving partnership with Haberdashers’ Adams school in Newport. A focus on traditional values and high expectations is resulting in rapidly rising standards and popularity as a school of first choice. We are located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge. We moved into our new state of the art building in July 2012 and both pupils and staff are benefitting from a 21st century ICT rich learning environment and a superb leisure complex.

Arranging a visit to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk.

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