Lead Teacher of English

The Laurel Academy, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership range L5 – L9 (£57,136 - £63,069)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher of English join our academy in January 2027, on a full time, permanent basis.

What the school offers its staff

The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school ‘Good’ in all areas.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Laurel Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 755 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Laurel Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-laurel-academy

The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 760 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Arranging a visit to The Laurel Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk.

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