13 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    20 April 2026

  • Latest start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    9 February 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    26 January 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English (language and Literature) who shares our commitment to ensuring that the young people we serve receive the best possible standard of education because the progress of each individual student matters to us regardless of their starting points and despite their barriers. You will join a supportive, positive and committed team who share a vision of driving Axe Valley to be exceptional.

What the school offers its staff

  • Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
  • Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
  • Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
  • Free car parking.
  • On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.
  • Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
  • Free tea and coffee.

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 and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks. The Trusts Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is attached and can we found on our website www.axevalley.bep.ac

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

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

BEP SG and Child Protection Policy 2025-26 LOCAL VERSION.pdf - 572 KB (opens in new tab)
English teacher Easter 2026 BEP Recruitment Pack.pdf - 887 KB (opens in new tab)

About Axe Valley Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
757 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Axe Valley Academy website
Email address
eheron@axevalley.bep.ac
Phone number
01297 32146
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One of the twelve schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 750 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in the East Devon area of the country, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.

Arranging a visit to Axe Valley Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eheron@axevalley.bep.ac.

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