3 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    20 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £49,083.00 Annually (Actual) Plus a TLR 2b (£5,642 pa)

Second in English job summary

Second in English

Location: Chiltern Academy, Gipsy Lane, LU1 3GF

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TMS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,642 pa)

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 20th May 2025

Overview of the role

To inspire minds and build futures through supporting the successful leadership of the English department. To lead and support the Teaching and Learning Leader for English to implement an aspirant curriculum in this area and ensure pupil potential is maximised.

Purpose of the post

In consultation with the Teaching and Learning Leader (TLL) for English, lead on aspects of designing and leading an aspirant and exciting English curriculum which ‘inspires minds and builds futures’.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Carl Belle, Deputy Headteacher at cbelle@chiltern-academy.co.uk

We offer a range of employee benefits:

  • A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

  • Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

  • Refer a friend scheme

  • Generous pension schemes

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Employee of the month scheme

  • Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 20th May 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st May 2025.

Visit our website: www.chiltern-academy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @chilternA

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About Chiltern Academy

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1200 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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School location

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