Teacher of English

The Winstanley School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  26 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS or UPS

Teacher of English job summary

English Teacher

Required from January 2027

Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Spine

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic English Teacher. The successful

candidate will have a real passion for English and will translate this effectively to the students in

their care. The candidate should be keen to promote the school’s vision to ‘Shine brighter than

you thought you could’.

The Winstanley School is a popular and expanding 11-16 school situated in the heart of the

vibrant and engaged Braunstone Town community. The Winstanley School is oversubscribed

and was recognised as good by Ofsted in 2023. The school is part of the LiFE Multi-Academy

Trust. The role is based at The Winstanley School. We do, however, encourage the opportunity

to develop professionally within different contexts and situations within the Trust. The Trust has

a very strong subject network in English which provides excellent opportunities for collaboration

and support.

This role offers candidates an exciting opportunity to contribute to the school’s relentless drive

for excellence. You will possess a real passion for contributing to the learning of our young

people and be able to promote the vision, and to live the values, of the school and the Trust.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is on Monday 26th October 2026 at 9am with

the interview date to be confirmed.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to

shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please

contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Mr. Dave Bennett, Executive Headteacher

The Winstanley School

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

‘’LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.’’

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 Winstanley School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 643 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Winstanley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-winstanley-school

The Winstanley School is an 11-16 Leicestershire school situated in the heart of the Braunstone Town community. The school is part of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust of which Bosworth Academy is the lead institution.

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