Teacher of English
North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Both Part and Full time considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Competitive United Learning pay scale £36,400 - £53,040 per annum
Additional allowances
A TLR opportunity can be considered for the right candidate who demonstrates strong leadership potential.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about literature, language, and the power of great storytelling? Do you want to inspire young people to find their voice, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of English? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our vibrant, inclusive, and forward‑thinking school community. Whether you are an ECT ready to begin your teaching journey or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a teacher who can bring English to life and help every student achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellence in classroom practice
- Hold high expectations for student progress and achievement
- Bring creativity, energy, and passion to their teaching
- Possess strong subject knowledge and awareness of current curriculum developments
- Inspire, motivate, and support students of all abilities
About Us
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive school with a strong ethos built on high aspirations, high expectations, and high achievement. As part of United Learning, a national group of schools, we share a collective commitment to bringing out the best in everyone.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer: More Pay, More Time, More Support
We are proud to invest in our staff and offer a sector‑leading employment package, including:
- Sector‑leading pay – 5% above national scales, with ECTs starting at £36,400
- Three additional INSET days each year dedicated to planning and development
- Health Cash Plan to support essential medical costs
- Guaranteed personal day – one paid day off annually for personal use
- Outstanding CPD with clear pathways for progression
- Wellbeing support including counselling, legal and financial advice
- Retail discounts through Westfield Rewards
Join us and help shape the future of our students through the power of English.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About North Oxfordshire Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1023 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Oxfordshire Academy website
- Email address
- emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org
Welcome to North Oxfordshire Academy and thank you for taking an interest in developing your career with us.
For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.
The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, a national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places.
The academy offers a great training programme for students, ECTs and Schools Direct trainees who all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family.
We pride ourselves on excellent staff retention; our staff are happy and determined to encourage the very best in our students. I would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy.
Ellie Jacobs, Principal
Arranging a visit to North Oxfordshire Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org.
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