Teacher of English

Manshead Church of England Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 38 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of English to deliver high quality lessons to students across years 7 to 11. There will be the opportunity to deliver the subject up to A-level within our growing Sixth Form provision. Applications are welcome from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

What the school offers its staff

• A great career opportunity to develop professionally in a rapidly improving academy.

• A department that teaches with passion and energy engaging students of all abilities.

  An academy where teachers, staff and students work together to achieve strong progress.

• An opportunity to work across a growing MAT to widen and broaden your experience.

• A fantastic working environment with the most up to date technology.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of English pack (1).pdf - 487 KB (opens in new tab)

About Manshead Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manshead Church of England Academy website
• Email address: sharpv@mansheadschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manshead-cofe-academy

Arranging a visit to Manshead Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sharpv@mansheadschool.co.uk.

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