Teacher of English

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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: Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Scale M1 -M6 / UPS1 - UPS3

Teacher of English job summary

Are you passionate about English and determined to help young people develop the literacy, confidence and communication skills needed to succeed in school and beyond?

At Noel-Baker Academy, we are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive English department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach English in a school that places literacy, reading and high-quality teaching at the heart of its improvement journey.

As a Teacher of English, you will play a vital role in developing pupils as confident readers, articulate communicators and thoughtful writers. Whether teaching Shakespeare, exploring modern literature, developing analytical writing skills or promoting a love of reading, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day. The role involves teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4, using assessment effectively to secure progress and supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has a passion for English Language and Literature.

Can inspire pupils through engaging and ambitious teaching.

Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and effort.

Is committed to raising standards of literacy, reading, writing and communication.

Can adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

Values collaboration and is keen to contribute to a thriving department and wider academy community.

Why join our English department?

The candidate pack only briefly touches upon what makes the role attractive. For prospective applicants, the real opportunity lies in joining a department and academy committed to improving life chances through literacy and high-quality English education.

At Noel-Baker Academy you will benefit from:

Teaching English within a supportive and collaborative department.

Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, literacy initiatives and enrichment activities.

Access to high-quality instructional coaching and professional learning.

Working with colleagues who are passionate about improving teaching and learning.

The opportunity to inspire a love of reading and develop pupils' cultural capital.

Career development opportunities through both the academy and L.E.A.D. Academy Trust.

The chance to make a genuine difference in a school with high aspirations for every pupil.

English sits at the heart of the curriculum. We are looking for a teacher who shares our belief that strong literacy, communication and critical thinking skills open doors for young people and underpin success across all subjects. If you are committed to helping pupils become confident readers, skilled writers and thoughtful learners, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Noel-Baker Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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