Teacher of English

Lyng Hall School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3JS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (742)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE) ECT/TMS

Teacher of English job summary

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 8 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire including Lyng Hall School. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Lyng Hall School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspirations and thriving together. Lyng Hall School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative, and to enjoy their learning. We are committed to supporting all staff and students to work hard and be successful.

We are looking for a talented practitioner who can inspire a love of reading, writing and literature, challenge students to think critically, and develop the communication, analytical and creative skills needed for success in education and beyond. We warmly welcome applications from individuals eager to contribute to our thriving school community and support students in achieving their full potential both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering engaging and ambitious English lessons and committed to fostering high standards of achievement for all learners.

Lyng Hall is committed to the personal development of all their staff and can offer:

• Outstanding professional development
• Supportive staff and a strong team ethos
• Supportive leadership
• Progression opportunities
• Opportunities to teach children aged 11 - 18 yrs
• Superb facilities
• A staff fleece

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to secure rapid sustained school improvement? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Hagan, Director of English, on 02476 724960

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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

Lyng Hall and Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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 Lyng Hall School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1014 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lyng Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lyng-hall-school

Lyng Hall is a successful and inclusive school with good outcomes for pupils. We pride ourselves on removing barriers to learning through our core values: passion and ambition.
Our Ofsted Inspection described Lyng Hall as a ‘Good’ school, ‘where all teaching is consistently good or better’. ‘Pastoral care for pupils is exceptional’ and as a result ‘the pupils feel very safe in school’. ‘Leaders have developed a highly personalised curriculum’ and ‘the schools work to promote personal development and welfare is outstanding’. We are ambitious in our goal of delivering a world class education to all pupils and are fast progressing towards this.

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