Teacher of English

Lea Manor High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (555)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS / UPS

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Full time Salary: MPS / UPS

Job start: January 2027

Location: Lea Manor High School, Luton

Contract term: Permanent

Following a historic and highly successful Ofsted inspection in January 2026, we are proud to announce that Lea Manor High School has been recognised as a beacon of educational excellence. This achievement marks a period of truly transformational change for our community. We have moved beyond simple improvement to fundamentally redefine the aspirations of our students, establishing outstanding provision as our daily standard. We have cultivated an environment where academic rigor meets deep pastoral care—a place where students do not just attend, but flourish.

Lea Manor High School’s learning community is happy, ambitious and thrives in an environment with high standards and expectations. Lea Manor High School is widely recognised as an inclusive school that cares deeply for all its students. We are wholly committed to inspiring and supporting our students in their endeavour for success in all aspects of school life, regardless of ability and background.

As a proud member of the Chiltern Learning Trust—an outstanding and progressive multi-academy trust in Bedfordshire—we offer a collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience, and a passion for English education, we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 29th September 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visit our website: www.leamanorhighschool.org

Follow us on Twitter: @leamanorschool

Please Note: We are unable to accept CVs. All applications must be made through My New Term.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

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 Lea Manor High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 916 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lea Manor High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lea-manor-high-school-performing-arts-college-luton

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