Teacher of English

Barnsley Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• 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: £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

Job title: Teacher of English

Location: Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley S70 3DL

Starting salary: Competitive Teachers Pay Range, United Learning Trust’s Pay Policy applies, £36,400- £53,040

Start Date: Easter 2027, an earlier start date may be considered.

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Barnsley Academy is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to complement the existing department. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Teacher to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.

The recent Ofsted report (January 2025) highlights that “the school is a welcoming and vibrant place”, “is aspirational for what pupils can achieve”, and “has high expectations for pupils’ behaviour.” Inspectors noted that “Leaders know the school well”, “ensure that staff have the support and training that they need”, and that “staff feel supported by the school.” Barnsley Academy is a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting school, reflecting our commitment to achieving equity for all students, leading to the best possible personal and academic outcomes.

Please watch our Welcome Video to find out how our values of Ambition, Determination and Respect underpin everything that staff and students do here at Barnsley Academy: Barnsley Academy > Video  

The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.  Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary.  As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. 

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

What we would like from you:

An ‘outstanding’ experienced teacher or a less experienced teacher with the potential to be consistently outstanding within a short timeframe.

Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.

Someone who is passionate about English and who will inspire our students to be so as well.

We will offer you:

Highly competitive pay.

Excellent facilities and resources in a respectful working environment.

Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development.

A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of schools in the country.

Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions, a paid personal leave day each year, and a generous staff discount scheme.

Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Health Cash Plan.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Barnsley Academy > About Us > Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date, Shortlisting and Interviews:

The following gives an indication of the planned timescales for the appointment process (shortlisting and interview dates may be subject to change):

Application Closing Date

09:00 a.m. on Monday 23rd November 2026

Shortlisting

Tuesday 24th November 2026

Interviews

W/C 30th November 2026

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

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 Barnsley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 874 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnsley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnsley-academy

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