Teacher of English

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is an exciting school. Our vision of delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives permeates everything we do. Alongside the highest standards, a golden thread of care, encouragement and enrichment opportunity runs through the school. Our young people are invested, they are unique, resilient and they take responsibility for their own actions. These simple values enable them to fulfil every aspect of their potential. We invite you to visit the school so that you can see for yourself how amazing our school community is and gain a clear picture of our journey and the bright future of Sir Thomas Wharton Academy.

We are seeking to appoint an additional Teacher of English to join our thriving and fully staffed department. This role offers the opportunity to teach exclusively within English and to contribute to the continued success of a high-performing team. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated professional with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to deliver engaging, challenging, and inspiring lessons. The successful candidate will motivate and enthuse students at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, fostering a love of learning and supporting them to achieve excellent outcomes.

A visit to the academy, so you can meet the Principal and key middle and senior leaders is welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach English effectively across the KS3 – KS5, age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD)
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.
• a range of employee benefits, including:

- cycle to work scheme

- 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service

- cash healthcare plan.

- staff rewards gateway

- smart tech

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.

Role Description - Teacher of English.pdf - 92.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Teacher of English.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Thomas Wharton Academy website
• Email address: n.winder@stwacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-thomas-wharton-academy

Arranging a visit to Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.winder@stwacademy.com.

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