Teacher of English

Monkwearmouth Academy, Sunderland, SR6 8LG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-Time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary to cover absence
• Pay scale: MPR/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, enthuse and engage our students to achieve the highest possible results.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• To drive standards in English and consistency across the curriculum.

• Have a sound understanding of pedagogy, displaying excellent classroom practice, developing strong relationships and have excellent subject knowledge.

• Hold high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour across the academy.

• Have strong behaviour management strategies and the ability to use the school systems consistently.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

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

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

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About Monkwearmouth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 802 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monkwearmouth Academy website
• Email address: melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkwearmouth-academy

Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career. Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023, the report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place. Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do. Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan.

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