14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    13 November 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • A calm and clear communicator.
  • A good knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
  • A positive role model who can make positive relationships with children.
  • A dedicated individual, who is hardworking and aspirational for our young people.
  • NQTS/QTS Status.
  • Good degree in relevant subject area.
  • Good understanding of curriculum developments within subject area.
  • Ability to use a range of teaching and learning strategies.
  • Knowledge of current issues and developments in education.
  • Commitment to the Safeguarding Policy and principles of the Academy Trust.

What the school offers its staff

  • A welcoming, professional and supportive team.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • A leadership team who listen and value staff feedback.
  • Wellbeing and mental health support.
  • Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
  • The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust.

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.
Skilled Worker visas can 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About King's Lynn Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
952 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01553603017

Arranging a visit to King's Lynn Academy

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