Teacher of English
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HX8 days remaining to apply
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 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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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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
Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is a vibrant, 11-18 mixed school which opened as a new Academy in September 2008 as part of the Haberdashers’ Adams’ Federation Trust; a thriving partnership with Haberdashers’ Adams school in Newport. A focus on traditional values and high expectations is resulting in rapidly rising standards and popularity as a school of first choice. We are located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge. We moved into our new state of the art building in July 2012 and both pupils and staff are benefitting from a 21st century ICT rich learning environment and a superb leisure complex.
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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