Teacher of English
Lealands High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
ECT/MPR/UPR
Full Time/Part Time
To start: September 2026
At Lealands High School, we are looking for a dedicated and innovative Teacher of English to join our vibrant department. We aren't just teaching students how to pass exams; we’re teaching them how to find their voice in a complex world.
Why Lealands High School?
Lealands is a "Good" rated school (Ofsted) known for its inclusive atmosphere and high expectations. We pride ourselves on being a community where both students and staff can thrive.
- A Supportive Environment: Benefit from a collaborative department with a shared resource bank and a focus on evidence-based pedagogy.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our modern building provides a fantastic environment for learning, including specialized English classrooms and a well-resourced library.
- Professional Growth: We offer an exceptional CPD program. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, we invest in your career progression.
- Student-Centered Ethos: Work with diverse, respectful, and motivated students who are eager to engage with challenging texts.
The Role
As a Teacher of English, you will:
- Deliver high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Bring a wide range of texts to life, from Shakespearean tragedy to modern-day spoken word.
- Foster a love of reading and literacy across the wider school community.
- Contribute to our extracurricular offer (Debate Club, Creative Writing, etc.).
Who We Are Looking For?
- A qualified teacher (QTS) with a strong degree in English or a related subject.
- An individual with high emotional intelligence and a sense of humor.
- Someone who is committed to "climbing the mountain" of academic excellence alongside our students.
- A professional who values Luton’s rich, multicultural heritage and can bring that perspective into the classroom.
Visits from prospective applicants are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Sarah O'Connor (HR Administrator) on 01582 611600 or email - recruitment@lealands.luton.sch.uk
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lealands High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1026 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lealands High School website
Lealands High School is a comprehensive Foundation school located on the northern edge of Luton, in Sundon Park. We provide high quality education for students aged from 11 to 16 years old.
We are driven by our core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. We believe in working to help every single student become a responsible and respectful citizen with the skills and knowledge needed to lead successful and fulfilled lives beyond school. Our mission is to support each individual to ‘climb the mountain to success’ and our curriculum and support structures help us to achieve this.
Lealands was fully refurbished in 2013 and we continue to benefit from a modern and well equipped building with fantastic specialist facilities. The School retains a special focus on sport and PE and we benefit from superb resources including an indoor heated swimming pool and flood lit astroturf.
Our school serves a catchment area, but also takes students from across Luton and surrounding Bedfordshire villages and towns. We are a diverse school which is proud to welcome students and staff from many cultural and religious backgrounds.
Lealands is a welcoming, safe and caring school environment. Student progress is supported by the hard work and commitment of well qualified staff who set high expectations to enable every child to succeed. A wide range of support is available for those who need additional help to succeed. We believe in the continual improvement of each individual within our school community and are strongly focused on reward and celebration.
Ofsted judges the school to be ‘good’ with strengths in a number of areas recognising that, “Pupils clearly enjoy school” and “They feel valued and well supported” (Ofsted, March 2017).
As a school, we strongly believe in partnerships working together in the best interests of all our students. Parents/ carers, students, staff, governors, community groups and friends all work together to ensure that the young people in our school enjoy their learning journey and achieve some exceptional outcomes. As part of the Luton Futures and Lea Springs Partnerships we are able to enjoy the benefits of working closely with other schools locally.
For more information about Lealands, please visit the school website www.lealands.luton.sch.uk which gives a good insight into our school and why we are so proud to be members of Lealands High School.
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