Teacher of English
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HXThis job expired on 18 September 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated who wants to make a difference to the education of our students and who has the drive and enthusiasm to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience for our students, whilst also ensuring a supportive and encouraging environment.
What the school offers its staff
A friendly and supportive environment
The opportunity to work with motivated students, supportive parents and dedicated staff
A location close to main line railway services, road networks and M54 and M6 motorways
The opportunity to be part of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust
Regular CPD opportunities
Internal promotion opportunities
Free carparking on dedicated staff carpark (barriered entrance)
Dedicated staff work bases and staff room
Hot drinks available in the staffroom at breaktime
Opportunities to become involved in Sport, Performing Arts and other recreational activities
Free 24-hour confidential well-being support through Health Assured
An in-house qualified Mental Health Practitioner
Free Christmas Lunch in the restaurant
Early finish at the end of the summer term
Further information about the job
Thank you for your interest in the Teacher of English post at Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby.
We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, enthusiastic, and committed teacher of English to join us from after October half-term (ideally) or January 2027. This is a 12-month post to cover adoption leave. The aptitude to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach stimulating and innovative lessons is essential. This is a full-time post and is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs.
Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is fully committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning which maximises engagement, enjoyment and achievement for every pupil. We offer our pupils a variety of pathways to ensure that each pupil has an individualised curriculum with the ability to achieve their potential.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic English teacher to join the existing English team who can deliver the English curriculum across KS3 and KS4 to all ability levels (the ability and desire to teach KS5 would be most welcome). If you are passionate that pupils should access a rich English curriculum up to Key Stage 5, enjoy meaningful enrichment and want opportunities to think
We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful. It’s important this resonates with all candidates. Equally important is subject expertise, which is critical to support strong curriculum planning and implementation. We are looking for someone who is able to enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating a love for learning. The aptitude to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational and innovative lessons is essential. Good teamwork, high standards and a capacity for hard work will be at the core of the successfully appointed person.
We look forward to receiving your completed application by 3.00pm on Friday 18th September. Applications should be returned electronically to the HR Manager, via email: deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive and interview suitable applicants before the closing date; therefore early applications are encouraged and recommended.
If you wish to contact us for an informal discussion, would like to know more about the post offered or wish to have a look around, please arrange this by contacting the Head of English, Michael Duffield, via email michael.duffield@taw.org.uk
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 are subject to the following checks:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) including Children's Barred
Medical
Online searches
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work in UK
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1084 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk
The School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a coeducational secondary school with a sixth form, educating around 1,058 pupils aged 11–18 in Madeley, Telford. The school converted to academy status in 2009 and is sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. It occupies a purpose-built, modern school building and serves a community with well-above-average levels of socio-economic disadvantage — 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, against a national average of 28.9% — alongside a broadly average proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The school is anchored by three clear values — Aspiration, Respect and Excellence (ARE) — and a vision of "Success for All" that runs through its curriculum, pastoral system and extra-curricular offer. It has a genuinely thriving extra-curricular programme, with particular strength and a track record of external success in music (including its Abraham Darby Showband), rugby, and a fast-growing netball programme, alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award, cadets and a strong sixth-form enrichment offer. The school also benefits from a growing alumni network who return to support current pupils through mentoring, careers talks and work experience. The school is located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge, not far from Telford and Shrewsbury, with good railway, road and motorway links to both the M6 and M54.
The school is backed by a genuinely supportive Trust — both the HWMAT Board of Trustees and the executive team — and by its sponsor, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The Local Governing Body includes skilled, experienced governors who combine strong support with rigorous, informed challenge. The school benefits from constructive relationships with the Department for Education, Telford & Wrekin local authority and neighbouring schools. Staff work hard, and there is a real and growing appetite across the local community — parents, alumni and local employers — to support the school and help it improve outcomes for every pupil.
The Pathways Provision (‘ADAPT and THRIVE’) at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a nurture-based support programme for the school's most vulnerable learners, combining small-group teaching (1:6 staff-to-pupil ratio), dedicated facilities, vocational and enrichment opportunities, and pastoral care to help students belong, thrive, and achieve academically and socially. This provision is supported by a generous financial contribution from the Haberdashers' Company.
The Trust and Sponsor
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is part of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT), and, through its sponsorship arrangements, part of the wider national family of schools associated with the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers — a family that includes both private and state schools in London and Wales. This affiliation gives the school access to a network of high-performing schools, shared expertise, professional development and governance support, and a long tradition of academic ambition and civic purpose.
The Trust and its sponsor are committed to supporting the leadership and improvement of Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: the sponsor directly funds ASPIRE, an innovative sixth-form mentoring initiative delivered in partnership with the Trust, and the incoming Principal will have the backing of both the HWMAT Board of Trustees and its executive team.
Arranging a visit to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk.
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