Teacher of English

Ashmole Academy, London, N14 5RJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870 to £56,154

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for September 2026, an inspiring and dynamic teacher of English to join an enthusiastic and committed team.

You will have the energy, enthusiasm and flexibility to enable all our students to achieve the highest possible standards. English is strength of the school and the English department has a proven track record of success at GCSE and A level with performance consistently above average. Our Department, strives to instil in all our students a passion for reading and writing that will underpin their development in other curriculum areas. ​ This post would be suitable for a newly qualified teacher (ECT).

What the school offers its staff

Ashmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.

Benefits of working at Ashmole Academy:

• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.
• A two-week October half term.
• Extensive professional development to ensure high quality teaching through INSET days, themed whole school meetings, support in completing national professional qualifications and departmental meetings with a focus on training.
• A strong professional tutor team led by experienced staff to support all of our Early Career Teachers. Early Career Teachers receive beyond their statutory induction requirements.
• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.
• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.
• On site Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.
• Opportunities to be part of a range of school trips including destinations in Europe and the USA.

Please visit our website for more information and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 10:00am Thursday 30th April 2026*

*The School reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Applying for the job

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About Ashmole Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1823 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashmole Academy website
• Email address: clc@ashmoleacademy.org
• Phone number: 02083612703
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashmole-academy

Ashmole Academy Trust was formed in 2015 building upon the success of Ashmole Academy and its tradition of outstanding school performance. The trust currently consists of a primary and secondary school.

Ashmole Academy has a forward looking and innovative approach to all areas of school life and demand high standards of achievement. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors and Parents and a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff. We currently have approximately 1900 pupils with a growing and vibrant 6th Form of approximately 600. Our examination results are consistently outstanding and the Academy remains heavily oversubscribed every year.

Arranging a visit to Ashmole Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clc@ashmoleacademy.org.

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