Teacher of English

The Quest Academy, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January or April 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of English job summary

The Collegiate Trust is seeking a Teacher of English to join The Quest Academy in South Croydon (CR2 8HD). This is a permanent, full-time position with a start date of January 2027 or April 2027. The salary is TCT1 to TCT14 (£39,196 to £58,120).

You will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching in line with departmental schemes of learning, plan lessons that meet the needs of all learners, and track student progress to inform your teaching. You will also support the wider life of the Academy through enrichment activities, clubs and trips, and engage in ongoing professional development and collaboration across the department.

Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and an honours degree (2:2 or better), with evidence of safeguarding training and experience working with young people of a range of ages and abilities. The Trust welcomes applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but feel they would make an excellent addition to the team.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th November 2026.

For further details please find the applicant information pack attached.

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 The Quest Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 853 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Quest Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-quest-academy

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