Teacher of English

Monkwearmouth Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8LG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (802)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (pay award pending) Opportunity for a TLR for the right candidate

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English MPR/UPR £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (pay award pending)

Opportunity for a TLR for the right candidate

We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join our team at an exciting time in our school development. If you are passionate about English pedagogy and practice and improving outcomes for children and young people in Sunderland, then this role at Monkwearmouth Academy could be just for you. Staff are proud to be part of our vibrant, ambitious school with strong community links. We are an integral school within Tyne Coast Multi Academy Trust which continues to strategically develop providing excellent career development opportunities.

You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, enthuse and engage our students to achieve the highest possible results.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Have a sound understanding of pedagogy, displaying excellent classroom practice, developing strong relationships and have excellent subject knowledge;

• Hold high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour across the academy;

• Have strong behaviour management strategies and the ability to use the school systems consistently;

• Be passionate about your subject and want all our students to develop a love of English and be taught by the very best in our profession, giving them every opportunity to thrive.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

If you share our vision, are passionate about raising educational attainment and standards for our highest attainers to our most vulnerable cohorts, you can make a difference at Monkwearmouth Academy.

The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 2 November 2026. All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

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 Monkwearmouth Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 810 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Monkwearmouth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkwearmouth-academy

Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career. Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023, the report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place. Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do. Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan.

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