Teacher of English

Kenton School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.​

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We are seeking an English teacher to join our team. The role requires an outstanding and confident classroom practitioner of English and literacy who is able to demonstrate the very highest standards of teaching. As a valued member of the department you will be led and supported by the Trust Director of English.​

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if you are the person we are looking for you will possess a broad base of subject knowledge, a proven track record of effectiveness and impact as a classroom teacher, and strong analytical skills with the ability to use data effectively to track progress and raise achievement. ​

In return we offer:​

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• Access to fantastic ECT support for early careers teachers/professional development for those who have already passed statutory induction​

• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme​

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme​

• Access to on site gym facilities at our Kenton School site ​

• Career progression and development opportunities​

• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives ​

• Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking.​

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 Kenton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1589 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kenton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-school

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