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Teacher of English

Bingley Grammar School, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2RS

This job expired on 28 September 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (749)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £34,069 and £52,835

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English with a proven ability to produce excellent results. We are looking for a colleague who can excite and motivate young people, is committed to bringing imaginative ideas into the classroom and can turn students with promise into skilful and successful learners.

Bingley is a special place to work, noted by Ofsted for its 'remarkable..warm relationships' and its 'happy and caring' culture. Not only does it have such a positive culture, but staff are aspirational for students and students want to succeed. The popularity and success of the school has been marked by the rapid growth over the last 5 years leading to us being significantly oversubscribed. This growth is coupled with our new onsite Resourced Provision (ASD focus and work that has begun on our long-awaited 18 classroom block)

At the heart of the school is the English department, united through a shared love of literature and language, we hope to inspire students to trulyvalue our subject: enjoying their lessons as well as being challenged academically. You would be part of a friendly and supportivedepartment where you would have the chance to really make a difference to our studentsand contribute to our mission to drive forward standards.

Applications are welcome from both ECTs and more experienced colleagues. We offer an excellent ECT support programme with a bespoke schedule of training and mentors. A recruitment/retention payment or TLR might be available for the right candidate alongside this vacancy.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Provision of high-quality teaching of English at Key Stage 3 and 4

• Raising student attainment

• Assessing, recording and reporting on student progress

• Supporting the vision and values of the school

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge/experience of teaching English across all three Key Stages

• Up to date teaching methodology

• An ability to work confidently within a team and communicate effectively

• A passion for inspiring young people to attain the highest level possible

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work within a collaborative team of staff who are committed to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning of English

• Proactive support for your career development

• An approachable and supportive Leadership team and Governing body

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work within a collaborative team of staff who are committed to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning of English

• Proactive support for your career development

• An approachable and supportive Leadership team and Governing body

Employee Benefits:

Teachers Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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About Bingley Grammar School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1985 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bingley Grammar School website
• Email address: emma.vasey@bingleygrammar.org
• Phone number: 01274 807700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bingley-grammar-school

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Arranging a visit to Bingley Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.vasey@bingleygrammar.org.

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