Teacher of English

Hodgson Academy, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months in the first instance
• Pay scale: M1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Qualified Teacher status

2. Honours degree

EXPERIENCE

1. Strong classroom practitioner

2. Ability to teach high ability students

3. Evidence of raising attainment at KS4 in English ( Desirable)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

1. Excellent oral and written communication

2. Effective planning, assessment and record keeping

3. Self-motivation, effective team worker

4. Excellent subject knowledge and teaching ability

5. Positive outlook, good sense of humour

6. Ability to teach English to GCSE standard

OTHER

1. Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

2. Commitment to equality and diversity

3. Commitment to health and safety

4. Excellent health and attendance record

What the school offers its staff

Westfield health

Cycle to work Scheme

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English May 2026.pdf - 820 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hodgson Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hodgson Academy website
• Email address: j.harvey@hodgson.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01253 881173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hodgson-academy

Hodgson Academy is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 16. We provide a first rate, all-round education for children of all abilities. The academy is a vibrant and exciting learning environment. Students, after all, need to be happy to be successful. The academy’s ethos is friendly, positive and well disciplined. We have high expectations for every single student here, to ensure they strive to achieve to the very best of their ability. Each individual is appropriately supported and challenged throughout their time here. Examination results are consistently amongst the highest in Lancashire and compare extremely well nationally. The vast majority of Hodgson students go into further education at 16 and large numbers enter higher education at 18. There’s an exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities to complement learning. All students are encouraged to participate in some form of our extended provision – entitled the Hodgson Experience – to aid personal growth. The academy is especially proud of its reputation in music, drama and sport. We believe in lifelong learning for all. Education should be a challenging and enjoyable experience, where hard work and a desire to achieve the best bring their own rewards. Students are supported to gain the appropriate qualifications, skills and attributes they need for further education and a successful life after school. As a consequence, our students are well educated, well rounded, confident and respectful of others. A warm welcome awaits you at Hodgson Academy.

Arranging a visit to Hodgson Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.harvey@hodgson.lancs.sch.uk.

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