Teacher of English

The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 (M1-UPS3)

Teacher of English job summary

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and passionate Teacher of English to join our thriving English department at The Birley Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner to inspire a love of language and literature while delivering a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum that enables all students to achieve their full potential. You will play a vital role in developing students’ literacy, communication and analytical skills, creating engaging learning experiences and working collaboratively with colleagues to secure outstanding outcomes for every learner.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a skilled, reflective and enthusiastic teacher with strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations, a commitment to inclusion, and the ability to inspire students of all abilities to succeed. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering engaging lessons, using assessment effectively to drive progress, and contributing positively to a collaborative department focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Why Join Us?

At The Birley Academy, you will join a values-driven school rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, where staff are supported to develop, innovate and thrive. As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, instructional coaching and excellent career progression opportunities. Alongside a supportive and collaborative culture, you'll enjoy the chance to make a lasting difference to young people's lives while working in the vibrant city of Sheffield, with easy access to both urban amenities and the Peak District National Park.

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 The Birley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1061 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Birley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-birley-academy

The Birley Academy is a popular secondary academy in the southeast of Sheffield. We have a modern building set on a pleasant campus with excellent facilities.

We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to transforming the school into an exceptional place to learn.

We can offer you students who are keen to become their best selves; student who will make you remember why working in a school is so special; staff who are hardworking and who want the best for our school; a
leadership team who are passionate and dedicated to making The Birley Academy brilliant and a supportive and aspirational Trust.

Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.

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