Second in English

Ruskin Community High School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 34,398.00 - 52,490.00 + TLR2B

Second in English job summary

SECOND IN ENGLISH (TEACHER SALARY + TLR2B)

 

FULLTIME/PERMANENT: MPR/UPR

 

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 19th March 12.00 Noon

 

TO COMMENCE: TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2026

 

Ruskin Community High School is seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Teacher of English to teach across KS3 and KS4. We are looking for an individual with excellent subject knowledge and a clear understanding of curriculum design and effective delivery. We are particularly interested in a confident and creative teacher who can develop engaging resources and deliver high-quality writing instruction.

 

This role is available due to the current post holder securing promotion in school, offering a fantastic opportunity to take a key leadership role within a well-established department. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department to drive standards and improve outcomes for all students. 

 

The English team is supportive, and collaborative. We are looking for a colleague who is not only passionate about English but also:

·        Enthusiastic and positive in approach

·        Committed to high standards and continuous improvement

·        Ready to co-lead with vision and professionalism

·        Keen to contribute to the wider life of the school community

 

For a suitable candidate we will also consider applications from teachers without the second in department responsibility.

 

If you would like a tour or wider discussion around the role, please contact the school on 01270 560514.

 

To complete the application online. Please follow the link to https://ruskin.face-ed.co.uk

 

For any further details of this position visit the School Website at www.ruskinhighschool.co.uk or    email recruitment@ruskin.cheshire.sch.uk.

 

 

 

 

 

Please note – CVs will not be accepted.

 

Ruskin Community High School is an equal opportunities employer. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS check, medical and references.

 

 

The vacancy will close sooner if we receive a large number of applications.

Please be advised that this post will also be advertised on CEC Website, Ruskin Website and internally.

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

Ruskin Community High School is an equal opportunities employer. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS check, medical and references.

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 Ruskin Community High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 715 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ruskin Community High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ruskin-community-high-school

Ruskin is a 'good' secondary school. KS3 and KS4.

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