Teacher of English
Filey Academy, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 0HG31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
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• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
Filey Academy is a small, close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on knowing all of our pupils well. We understand how vital it is that students from Filey and surrounding areas enjoy the benefits of an engaging and enriching curriculum offer that results in the very best outcomes for them. We want them to be able to realise their full potential and to do great things. We aim to support our students so that they are confident, community-minded young people who love learning and will be a positive presence wherever they choose to go next.
We ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment. Ofsted’s latest inspection acknowledged the improvement journey that the school is on and we are fully committed to building on the successes we are having for the good of our students. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to feel proud of their achievements. As such, we believe in rewarding pupils for good behaviour, attendance, achievement and effort, running a number of celebration events throughout the year.
We strongly encourage our pupils to take part in enrichment activities so they can discover all their strengths and talents, and run numerous clubs, as well as pupil support sessions and interventions. We also regularly organise whole school events and educational visits so that our pupils have a broad experience of learning beyond the classroom. Recent overseas trips have included visits to Berlin and the Western Front and there are regular theatre trips and sporting fixtures.
Since joining Delta Academies Trust in September, 2025, we have already benefitted from significant investment in our buildings, our Curriculum offer and our staff development.
Further information about the job
Filey Academy is looking to appoint a Teacher of English to join us at Easter 2026 or sooner.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and inspire the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Our Teacher of English role presents a brilliant opportunity to play a pivotal part in the improvement journey of our academy. Our English results are improving at pace and you will be able to enjoy teaching students who are keen to learn and who will value your enthusiasm and love of subject. Your inspirational Head of Department is ambitious for better and better outcomes for our students and she really believes in the joy and value of English. Come and be a part of the English team effort at this really exciting stage of their journey.
Salary: MPR / UPR (£32,916 - £51,048)
Hours: Full Time Permanent
Our Curriculum
With an English curriculum that is developed centrally and adapted by each academy, we are able to offer a robust, relevant and expertly created learning pathway. We have extensive materials for staff to use and adapt and we support students with regularly updated Knowledge Organisers. We also use online platforms to support learning such as GCSEPod.
How Will We Support You?
As part of Delta Academies Trust, you’ll have access to ongoing CPD(both internally and externally) with the opportunity to further develop your skills and career alike. You’ll join a large network of colleagues across the Trust, meaning there’s of collaboration and peer support both within our academy and beyond. You’ll regularly have the opportunity to work alongside a Director of English, for instance, who supports the team with assessment, planning and intervention. You will also have access to an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
We would welcome an opportunity for potential applicants to have a conversation with our Principal and English Department. We would also encourage visits to the Academy to show you around. To arrange this, please contact us on (01723) 628608.
Ultimately, here at Filey, we understand that our pupils are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. We hope you’re excited to be a part of making that happen.
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
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About Filey Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Filey Academy website
- Email address
- info@fileyacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01723628608
Filey Academy is an 11-16 mixed community school serving the coastal town of Filey and its surrounding villages. We have a proud heritage in our local community and are embarking on a period of transformation and improvement. We aim for every member of our school community to develop a love of learning and enable them to reach the highest outcomes that they can. We are committed to ensuring our students are happy, safe and have clear direction and support. We joined Delta Academies Trust in September 2025 and benefit from the collaborative and supportive environment of the Trust.
Arranging a visit to Filey Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@fileyacademy.org.uk.
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