Teacher of English

Breckland School, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English 

Location: Breckland School, Crown Street, Brandon, IP27 0PE 

Start date: September 2026 

Contract type: 1.0 FTE Full Time 

Contract term: Permanent 

Salary: MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Breckland School is seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of English to join our team of passionate and driven subject specialists. We are looking for a colleague who is proactive, confident to try new methods and reflect on how they can improve. A person who wants to share their experiences with and learn from their colleagues at a time of positive change in the department, and who will put our students and their best interests at the heart of their teaching. 

At Key Stage 4 we enter students for the AQA GCSE over a two-year KS4. At Key Stage 3, we are implementing an exciting new curriculum which celebrates a wide range of texts drawn from the traditional canon to newly published literature from a diverse range of authors. Our curriculum aims to develop a love of reading and writing, an excellence in communication skills and a detailed understanding of the power of language, both through the skill of analysis and the joy of creative writing. There are opportunities to develop and plan collaboratively in our supportive team as we continue to develop and enhance our curriculum. 

If you want to work in a supportive, progressive department, where you can teach your passion, and where your contributions are sought and valued, we wish to hear from you. 

You can view a full list of requirements and further information about the school and Trust in the candidate pack. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our students’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise. 

We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Mrs Gemma Price, Assistant Headteacher gprice@brecklandschool.co.uk or via school reception on 01842 819501. 

For more information and to apply, please visit https://unitysp-careers.co.uk/ 

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.  

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025 

Interviews: w/c 24th November 2025

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. 

Unity Schools Partnership – welcoming diversity.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Breckland School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 613 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Breckland School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/breckland-school

11-16 Secondary School in Brandon, West Suffolk.
Ofsted Good.

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