12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 January 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: full time teaching hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

TMS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified teacher


Enthusiastic

Ambitious


What the school offers its staff

To enable our teachers to thrive we have:

  • no centralised teaching and learning policies, but increased time for departments to develop subject specific pedagogy
  • no “Ofsted speak” at all – we do what we do for our students and the school community
  • a firm belief in “more feedback, less marking”
  • proportionate and sparing summative assessment and data collection
  • a research- and coaching-based culture
  • a centralised behaviour management system with high levels of support from senior leaders and superb pastoral teams
  • time and space for staff to develop in a way which suits them as individuals

In addition, we offer:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
  • In-house menopause support group
  • Long service awards
  • Gym membership
  • Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
  • A varied programme of well-being activities and clubs

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.
Provisional interview date is 9 February 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-recruitment checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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About Severn Vale School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1347 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Severn Vale School website
Email address
recruitment@severnvaleschool.com
Phone number
01452 720458
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Severn Vale School is a popular, over-subscribed 11-16 stand-alone academy with a fabulous, committed body of staff, wonderful students, loyal community support and excellent parental engagement.

We provide an inclusive secondary education for students and deliver strong outcomes through high quality teaching and excellent pastoral care and support. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal.

Arranging a visit to Severn Vale School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.

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