Teacher of English
Astrea Academy Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 9BE9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Salary: £33,235 - £52,064 (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 10th May 2026
Do you strive for excellence in your teaching and hold high expectations for every scholar you teach?
Are you able to build positive, respectful relationships that motivate scholars and contribute to a purposeful classroom environment?
Astrea Academy Sheffield (AAS) is seeking an exceptional and inspiring Teacher of English to join our dedicated and passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher, whether experienced or early in their career, to help shape the future of our scholars and drive forward excellence in English teaching.
At AAS, we are a warm, ambitious, and forward‑thinking academy with high expectations for every scholar. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are empowered to develop professionally and deliver exceptional learning experiences. Our scholars are enthusiastic, curious, and eager to achieve their very best, making AAS a rewarding place to teach and grow.
About the Role
As a Teacher of English, you will play a central role in ensuring the highest standards of learning, engagement, and progress across the English curriculum. You will plan and deliver high‑quality lessons, assess scholar progress effectively, and contribute to raising attainment across the department. Your work will be crucial in nurturing a love of literature, developing strong literacy skills, and inspiring confidence in every scholar.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote Excellence: Foster high standards of attainment, progress, and outcomes for all scholars.
- Deliver High-Quality Lessons: Plan and teach engaging, challenging lessons that build on scholars’ capabilities and prior knowledge.
- Assess and Support: Prepare, mark, and assess work for all scholars—including those absent, suspended, or in isolation—to ensure continuity of learning.
- Reflective Practice: Guide scholars to reflect on their progress and emerging needs, adapting classroom practice as necessary.
- Inclusion & Ambition: Ensure that all scholars, regardless of starting point, have access to high‑quality teaching and meaningful learning opportunities.
- Collaboration: Contribute to curriculum development and work collaboratively within a committed English department.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher: You hold qualified teacher status. This role is suitable for an Early Careers Teacher.
- Subject Expertise: You hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in English or a closely related discipline.
- Inspirational Educator: You are passionate about teaching English and committed to helping young people succeed.
- Reflective Practitioner: You actively reflect on your teaching and adapt approaches to meet the needs of your scholars.
- Team Player: You bring excellent communication skills and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.
If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute to an ambitious and caring school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its scholars and expects all staff, volunteers and members of the Academy community to share this commitment.
We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, scholars and staff within the Academy. All concerns are passed through the Safeguarding Team in line with our Astrea Academy Sheffield Safeguarding Policy 2023 and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 Guidance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Astrea Academy Sheffield
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1051 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Astrea Academy Sheffield website
At Astrea Academy Sheffield, we address our young people as scholars because we know that every single one of them is capable of outstanding academic achievements. We promote scholarship by offering an all-through curriculum which is rich in powerful knowledge and meticulously planned by subject experts. We know that powerful knowledge is the key that will open powerful doors for our scholars in the future. Therefore, we are relentlessly committed to delivering exceptional lessons in every classroom, every day.
We respect every scholars’ right to access an exceptional education and offer academic, inspiring and broad opportunities for all through both our curriculum and co-curriculum. We teach our young people to be responsible through our thoughtful character education programme and essential habit building work. Our scholars respect everyone in our academy’s community and grow their responsibility, knowing that they are the leaders of tomorrow.
We are tenacious in our commitment to do the very best for the young people in our care and this tenacity is mirrored in the way that our scholars work on their academic and character education every day.
We foster curiosity in our young people by providing them with a rounded education which opens doors to new opportunities, ideas and experiences. Our classrooms are filled with the awe and wonder that is comes from the joy of learning.
If you are interested in coming to see more of what we do, then please email info@astreasheffield.org to arrange a visit.
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