Teacher of English

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0PA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS

Teacher of English job summary

This role would suit a passionate English specialist, who is keen to contribute to the teaching of A Level English, experience of English Language and Media knowledge would be desirable though not essential.

The Role

As a Teacher of English, you will:

Deliver high-quality, engaging English lessons that inspire and challenge learners across KS3 and KS4.

Contribute to the teaching of A Level English or demonstrate the subject knowledge and enthusiasm to do so

Plan and deliver inclusive, challenging lessons that support all learners to achieve their potential

Assess, monitor and report on student progress in line with school policy

Play an active role in curriculum development within the English department

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

Is a strong classroom practitioner with high expectations for all students

Has a passion for English Language, literacy and curriculum innovation

Is reflective, collaborative and confident in working with colleagues across departments

Is ambitious and ready to take on leadership responsibility

Believes wholeheartedly in the power of literacy to transform life chances

We Offer:

A supportive, successful English department with a shared commitment to excellence

An opportunity to shape and lead whole-school literacy strategy

A strong culture of professional development and career progression

Enthusiastic students and a school committed to high standards and inclusion

Employee Cash Healthcare plan for eligible employees

For more information relating to our recruitment and selection policies please follow Sir William Robertson Academy - Job Vacancies​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 994 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-william-robertson-academy-welbourn

Sir William Robertson Academy is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school situated in delightful rural surroundings on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border. Pupils with a positive approach to learning, a committed staff and a supportive body of parents have helped to create a school which was judged by OFSTED (March 2019) to be ‘Good’ in every area of its provision. Sir William Robertson Academy has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England. The school has been approved as part of the DFE's School Re-building programme.

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