Teacher of English

Longsands Academy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,235.00 - £45,803.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Location: Longsands Academy
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: September
Salary: MPS
Closing date: 12th June

Do you have a genuine passion for English and inspiring a love of reading and writing?

Are you able to build positive, professional relationships with students and colleagues?

Longsands Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our successful department. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and foster a lifelong love of English across a diverse and ambitious student body.

About Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy is a successful, fully inclusive 11-18 secondary school at the heart of its community in Cambridgeshire. The academy places academic excellence at the centre of its vision, with high expectations for all students regardless of their background or starting point.

We are proud to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum within a calm and purposeful environment, underpinned by strong values including scholarship, curiosity and tenacity. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, staff benefit from a collaborative culture, high-quality professional development and a shared commitment to improving life chances for every student.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging English lessons across KS3-KS5
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
• Promote high standards of behaviour and establish a positive learning environment
• Contribute to curriculum development within the English department
• Support students to develop strong literacy, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Participate in wider school life, including enrichment and extracurricular activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English
• Experience teaching in a secondary setting (or strong ECT potential)
• High expectations of student achievement and behaviour
• Ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
• Reflective, proactive and committed to continuous professional development

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

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 Longsands Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1554 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longsands Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longsands-academy

Longsands Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust, is a successful, fully-inclusive secondary school at the heart of its community. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging and supportive environment in which our students feel empowered to reach and embrace their full potential with confidence. Our staff are committed to nurturing the abilities of every child with a curriculum which promotes academic excellence and is delivered by subject specialists. The opportunities we provide allow all students to showcase their talents, whether through the traditional school day or as a result of the wealth of extra-curricular activities on offer. Furthermore, in order to develop the important qualities of independent learning and resilience, our students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning both in and out of lessons. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students that are a result of the high expectations, students’ hard work and commitment and the supportive relationships that exist between staff, students and their parents/carers.

The pursuit of academic excellence is at the heart of the Academy. Through high expectations of behaviour, a commitment to great standards of teaching delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, and positive working relationships with all members of the academy community, all students, regardless of their background or personal circumstances, are encouraged to achieve their academic aspirations. We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge that takes students beyond their everyday experiences. We believe in a traditional, subject-based approach to teaching in order to create a scholarly culture that is disciplined and joyful. We want to ensure that we open doors for every students’ future and develop in them a life-long love of learning.

We are committed to developing our staff to be the very best that they can be by striving to ensure that all of our colleagues can access high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our CPD programme is both department-based and in collaboration with academies within the Astrea family and external partners. Wide-ranging opportunities for professional development are available for staff at all stages of their career, including ECTs, experienced classroom teachers, middle and senior leaders and support staff.

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