Teacher of English

South Charnwood High School, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  26 August 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 2025

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, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: ECT/MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of English to this highly successful, over-subscribed 11-16 School. The post is open for applicants wishing for a full time or part time role. We would also welcome applications from teachers of Year 6 with a focus on English/literacy.

The English department is ambitious, has a great track record of success for its pupils and is involved in developing innovative teaching and learning. We would also consider paying a recruitment allowance to a suitable applicant.

Are you:

• A highly qualified practitioner with a love of English?

• Confident to teach English at KS2, KS3 and/or KS4?

• Able to contribute to the school’s rich programme of extra-curricular activities?

• Excited by the prospect of teaching highly motivated pupils?

• Committed to developing exciting learning for pupils of all abilities?

What the school offers its staff

Do you care about young people?

If the answer is yes to these questions, then we would love to talk to you!

We can offer you the chance to develop in a school with:

• highly motivated, responsive pupils

• well-equipped departments

• a fantastically supportive team of colleagues

• a strong ethos of supportive professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Part time/job share considered

Commitment to safeguarding

As this job is designated as a 'regulated activity' an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential.

'South Charnwood High School - Committed to safeguarding Children and Young People'

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@southcharnwood.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English Information Pack Mar 25.docx.pdf - 371 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Charnwood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 872 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Charnwood High School website
• Email address: recruitment@southcharnwood.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-charnwood-high-school

South Charnwood High School (Markfield) is an outstanding, oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-16 Secondary school. It lies in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, with easy access to the M1.

Arranging a visit to South Charnwood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@southcharnwood.org.

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