Teacher of English

Longsands Academy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  3 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,235.00 - £45,803.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Full Time | Permanent | September Start | MPS

Closing Date: 3rd May

Longsands Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join our dedicated and ambitious team from September. This is a full-time, permanent position, paid on the Main Pay Scale (MPS).

About Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy is a thriving and inclusive secondary school with a strong commitment to academic excellence, high expectations and personal development. We are proud of our positive learning environment and collaborative culture, where staff are supported to continually develop their practice and students are encouraged to become confident, articulate and successful learners. At Longsands, we value teamwork, professionalism and a shared belief in the potential of every student.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students
• Teach across the age and ability range, adapting provision to meet the needs of all learners
• Monitor, assess and track student progress, providing clear feedback and targeted support
• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour, engagement and achievement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department to develop and share best practice
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, including enrichment opportunities where appropriate
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues to support positive outcomes

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is a qualified teacher (or ECT) with strong subject knowledge in English
• Has a passion for literature, language and developing students’ communication skills
• Holds high expectations and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to ongoing professional development
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive working relationships

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and professional academy with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to excellence in English education.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 Longsands Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1554 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longsands Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longsands-academy

Longsands Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust, is a successful, fully-inclusive secondary school at the heart of its community. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging and supportive environment in which our students feel empowered to reach and embrace their full potential with confidence. Our staff are committed to nurturing the abilities of every child with a curriculum which promotes academic excellence and is delivered by subject specialists. The opportunities we provide allow all students to showcase their talents, whether through the traditional school day or as a result of the wealth of extra-curricular activities on offer. Furthermore, in order to develop the important qualities of independent learning and resilience, our students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning both in and out of lessons. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students that are a result of the high expectations, students’ hard work and commitment and the supportive relationships that exist between staff, students and their parents/carers.

The pursuit of academic excellence is at the heart of the Academy. Through high expectations of behaviour, a commitment to great standards of teaching delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, and positive working relationships with all members of the academy community, all students, regardless of their background or personal circumstances, are encouraged to achieve their academic aspirations. We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge that takes students beyond their everyday experiences. We believe in a traditional, subject-based approach to teaching in order to create a scholarly culture that is disciplined and joyful. We want to ensure that we open doors for every students’ future and develop in them a life-long love of learning.

We are committed to developing our staff to be the very best that they can be by striving to ensure that all of our colleagues can access high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our CPD programme is both department-based and in collaboration with academies within the Astrea family and external partners. Wide-ranging opportunities for professional development are available for staff at all stages of their career, including ECTs, experienced classroom teachers, middle and senior leaders and support staff.

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