Teacher of English

Aldercar High School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English
Aldercar High School is seeking an experienced, effective and dedicated Teacher of English to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished classroom practitioner to make a positive impact on students’ progress, achievement and enjoyment of English.

Aldercar serves a diverse community where education has the power to shape futures. Families care deeply about the school, staff are committed to their pupils, and our young people deserve teaching that is ambitious, inclusive and grounded in care.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced teacher with a strong track record of effective classroom practice who can deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive English lessons that engage and challenge students
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a secure understanding of the English curriculum
• Use assessment effectively to identify gaps, drive progress and raise achievement
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, engagement and academic achievement
• Support students to develop their confidence, literacy and communication skills
• Contribute positively to the continued development of the English curriculum
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support improved outcomes for students
• Support whole-school priorities, including improving attendance, culture and outcomes
• Participate in key school events, including Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues

We are particularly interested in appointing someone who can bring experience, confidence and proven classroom practice to the role and who is ready to make an immediate and positive contribution to the department.

Pastoral Responsibilities

As a Form Tutor, you will also play an important role in supporting students’ personal development and wellbeing. You will:

• Monitor students’ progress, attendance and behaviour
• Deliver elements of the PSHE programme
• Work closely with the Student Support team
• Build strong and supportive relationships with students and their families

We are seeking an experienced and effective English teacher who:

• Has a proven track record of high-quality teaching
• Demonstrates strong English subject knowledge and effective classroom practice
• Has experience of teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Has high expectations for all students and is committed to improving outcomes
• Uses assessment and data effectively to inform teaching and support progress
• Can engage, motivate and challenge students of different abilities
• Builds positive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Is organised, adaptable and able to contribute effectively as part of a team
• Champions inclusion and is committed to supporting all learners, including those with SEND and those facing disadvantage

Qualifications

• Relevant degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Why Join Us?

Aldercar High School is part of Embark Federation, offering a supportive, ambitious and collaborative environment where staff are trusted, developed and encouraged to be their best.

This fixed-term opportunity would suit an experienced English teacher who is keen to bring their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to our school and make a meaningful difference to our students.

Safeguarding

Aldercar High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

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 Aldercar High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 648 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Aldercar High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldercar-high-school-nottingham

About Aldercar High School
Welcome to Aldercar High School & Sixth Form Centre

The staff, governors and students of Aldercar High School and Sixth Form Centre extend a warm welcome to you. We are a rapidly improving school which has seen recent improvements in the academic achievements of our pupils.

We challenge our students to have high expectations of themselves throughout their school life. Good attendance and punctuality, as well as working hard and to the best of their ability, are key to their academic success. Being respectful, courteous and disciplined allows our students to develop into responsible members of both our school and their local community.

Aldercar High School is a happy and harmonious school where students are cared for well. They feel safe and their talents are nurtured by their teachers. Staff have strong relationships with parents so that students can be best supported to achieve their very best.

We aim for all of our students to leave Aldercar High School with the qualifications that reflect their very best ability as well as have the social confidence to make a real impact on their world whatever their talents.

I hope that our prospectus and website provides you with an insight into the life of students at Aldercar High School and that you have all the information that you need to make the right choice of school.

Clare Hatto

Head Teacher

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