Teacher of English – Fixed term

Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,656.00 - £48,952.00 Annually (Actual) UQT to Teacher’s Main Pay Scale (£26,656 to £48,952) Depending on Experience, (We are also encouraging ECT to apply)

Teacher of English – Fixed term job summary

English Teacher

ECTs and Experienced Teachers Encouraged to Apply!

Are you passionate about English and committed to inspiring the next generation of readers, writers and thinkers? We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated English Teacher to join our team.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) taking your first steps into the profession or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for English language and literature.
• The ability to deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons.
• A commitment to raising achievement and supporting students of all abilities.
• High expectations of student progress, behaviour and learning.
• A reflective approach and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

About the School

Burnt Mill is a caring and friendly school and our students tell us that when they come to school, they feel happy, safe and they enjoy their learning. This positive environment, where our students are supported and inspired to be the best that they can possibly be, enables every child to thrive. Indeed, many pupils enjoy school life so much that they often stay until 5.00 pm to continue their studies or to participate in extra-curricular activities.

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?

BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme

Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctor Line Access

Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work

Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice

Lifestyle and discount savings

Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is shortlisted and appointed prior to the closing date.

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal

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 Burnt Mill Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 959 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burnt Mill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burnt-mill-academy

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