Teacher of English
Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
20th April 2026
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: FTC - 1 year to cover maternity leave
Start date: 20th April 2026
Join Us and Help Shape Futures
Thornhill Academy and Consilium Academies are delighted that you are considering joining our community as a Teacher of English. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a values-driven, forward-thinking trust and a rapidly improving school where your contribution will make a real difference to young people’s lives.
Welcome from Consilium Academies
At Consilium, our mission is simple: to be an excellent trust with excellent schools. We live our values—Excellence, Equity, and Integrity—every day and are committed to ensuring all pupils and colleagues reach their full potential.
We believe in collaboration, professional growth, and providing colleagues with meaningful opportunities for development through our Centre for Professional Learning. No matter where you are in your career, we will support you to flourish.
Every young person, regardless of background, deserves an exceptional education. We are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring, diverse communities across our academies where every learner can thrive.
Welcome from Thornhill Academy
Thank you for your interest in working at Thornhill Academy. We are incredibly proud of our school and the journey we are on. Our May 2024 Ofsted inspection graded us ‘Good’, reflecting the pace and ambition of our improvement—yet we are far from done. With a brand-new school build beginning in April 2026, this is a truly exciting time to join our community.
Thornhill Academy serves a vibrant, diverse student population, with young people representing 14 ethnicities and 35 languages. We celebrate our differences and provide a warm, inclusive environment where pupils and staff learn from each other every day.
Our mission is clear: to enable all students to access a fulfilling future, whether that means university or an alternative career pathway. There are no excuses for underachievement here—just the highest expectations and genuine care for every young person.
We are looking forward to welcoming a committed Teacher of English who shares our passion for raising aspirations and delivering exceptional learning experiences.
About the Role
As a Teacher of English, you will:
- Deliver high‑quality teaching that inspires, challenges, and supports students.
- Plan engaging lessons that promote excellent progress for all learners.
- Contribute to the department’s curriculum development and overall strategic aims.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing meaningful feedback.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
- Uphold high expectations for behaviour, conduct, and personal development.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider school.
- Play a full role in the wider life of the school, including pastoral duties and extracurricular activities.
This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner with a real commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status and relevant degree.
- Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
- Ability to teach English at KS3 and GCSE.
- Ability to motivate, enthuse, and challenge pupils.
- A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality.
- Positive attitude, emotional resilience, and professionalism.
- Experience working with 11-16 age groups.
Desirable:
- Awareness of current GCSE syllabus developments.
- Interest in innovation in the classroom.
- Experience supporting trips, visits, and enrichment.
Why Work With Us?
- A supportive trust and school community rooted in strong values.
- Excellent professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
- Opportunities for progression across Consilium’s regional hubs.
- A culture built on teamwork, reflection, and continual improvement.
- A diverse, vibrant school environment where every day is different.
- A forward‑looking Academy preparing for a state‑of‑the‑art new building.
Safeguarding and Additional Information
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Flexibility is essential, and duties may vary in line with the evolving needs of the school and Trust
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy, please contact Kate.Jackson@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is 09.00am Monday 9th March 2026
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thornhill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thornhill Academy website
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