Teacher of English

Belfairs Academy, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  6 April 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: Main/ Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main/ Upper Pay Scale

Teacher of English job summary

ENGLISH TEACHER

Pay Range - dependent upon experience

Required for September 2026

Why Legra Academy Trust? We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage two academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst Academy. We are responsible for approximately 2000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 250 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students', staff and the wider community. Our motto is 'Shaping the Future Together' and we really mean it - so why don't you come and help us achieve it? You can find out more about us at www.legraacademytrust.org.uk

An opportunity has presented itself for a professional to be part of our English team; excited about teaching students who are enthusiastic about their career aspirations.

Are you starting in your teaching career and seeking development? Or are you an experienced practitioner who is still committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes?

You will, together with the team, contribute to an innovative curriculum that delivers student centred outcomes.

Do you have a real passion for English that inspires students?

This is your opportunity!

We welcome applications from a practitioner who can demonstrate their passion and expertise in supporting student centred outcomes.

Belfairs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Belfairs Academy offers a dynamic work environment with modern facilities. Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all members of staff. Staff wellbeing is a priority - we offer events and support for all employees.

If you feel that this could be the exciting opportunity and career advancement or change you are seeking and would like to find out more please apply with application and cover letter to: hr@legratrust.org.uk

Closing Date for Applications: 1st May 2026

Interviews w/c: 4th May 2026

Start date: September 2026

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 Belfairs Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Belfairs Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/belfairs-academy

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