Teacher of English

E-Act Parkwood Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to UPS3 - £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 - 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Teacher of English job summary

Job Title: Teacher of English

E-ACT Parkwood Academy | Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy we are committed to the core values of "Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty." We believe in the potential of every student to achieve greatness and succeed.

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy, we set high standards and foster an environment that encourages belief in oneself, the drive to achieve one's goals, and the ultimate success that follows.

Take the next step in your career with E-ACT Parkwood Academy, join us in shaping a future where every student believes in their potential, achieves their aspirations, and succeeds in life.

Take a look: https://parkwoodacademy.e-act.org.uk

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for a an inspiring Teacher of English to ignite curiosity, raise achievement, and shape confident communicators. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, foster a love of reading and writing, and support students of all abilities to reach their full potential within a collaborative and ambitious department.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons across the curriculum
• Inspire a love of literature, language, and writing in all learners
• Use assessment effectively to track progress and inform teaching
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and inclusion

• Support students’ academic progress and personal development

Pay range: M1 to UPS3 - £32,916.00 - £51,048.00

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it

Degree in English or a related subject

Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English

Ability to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons

Effective classroom and behaviour management skills

Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to contribute to wider school life

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 E-Act Parkwood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 856 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: E-Act Parkwood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkwood-e-act-academy

Parkwood E-ACT Academy, a forward-thinking, ambitious 11-16 secondary academy in Sheffield. We support and challenge our students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom.

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