Second in Department - English
Red House Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2025
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
- MPS - UPS +TLR2A
Additional allowances
TLR2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Head of Department to provide a vision for developing both Language and Literacy across the curriculum. You will co-lead your subject area to ensure outstanding outcomes for our students, which includes Teaching and Learning, curriculum provision, standard of attainment and behaviour and safety within the department. The successful candidate will provide highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure students make exceptional progress in your subject and are provided with the skills they need to be successful in both the academy and their future lives.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Red House Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Red House Academy website
- Email address
- l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01915111930
Red House Academy is an 11-16 secondary school in the heart of Sunderland. The Academy is committed to creating an outstanding learning community where students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to create an academy that understands and ensure that the outcomes of our pupils prepare them for life beyond the academy.
Arranging a visit to Red House Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org.
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