Teacher of English

Grove Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) MPS to UPS

Teacher of English job summary

Grove Academy is a new and expanding all-through free school, the first of its kind in Slough. Opened in 2017, we have now moved into our permanent, fully equipped site—designed to deliver a rich, broad, and modern curriculum that prepares students for future success.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is innovative, flexible, and eager to explore and trial new ideas
• Is a collaborative team player, committed to the success of every learner
• Has a passion for English and the ability to inspire a love of learning in all students
• Possesses strong subject knowledge and a desire to share diverse and enriching experiences within our school community
• Proven experience teaching GCSE English.

What We Offer

• A brand-new, state-of-the-art campus equipped for modern teaching and learning
• The chance to work within a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant community
• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to collaboration and growth
• A comprehensive professional development programme
• A laptop and full technical support (on-site and remote)
• Access to onsite gym
• Free parking

If you share our passion for improving life chances for young people and are excited to contribute to a school that is ambitious, inclusive, and forward-thinking, we would love to hear from you.

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

All appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant pre-employment checks

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 Grove Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1090 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-academy-sl1-2sr

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