Teacher of English
Leigh Stationers' Academy, London, SE9 2PT15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS + Inner London Allowance, based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Stationers' Academy is looking to appoint an engaging, knowledgeable and dedicated Teacher of English, joining us in September 2025.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject
- Experience of teaching GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
- A comprehensive understanding of the research and cognitive science behind what makes effective teaching
- The desire to forge strong relationships with colleagues and willingness to collaborate for the benefit of all students and staff
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and early careers teachers as we can offer a fantastic programme of tailored professional development to support you to be successful.
This is a permanent role offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + Inner Allowance.
What the school offers its staff
You would be joining one of the largest and most popular schools in Greenwich and we would welcome hearing from candidates with a strong track record of achieving results. We are a values-driven Academy with an unshakeable belief in human potential and are proud of our staff and students. We have the highest expectations of them in terms of academic achievement, personal development, attitude, behaviour, attendance and appearance. Literacy and the development of oracy is a huge focus for the academy this year and we're seeking teachers who share our passion for this
This is a great opportunity to join a large and successful department as English is extremely popular at GCSE and A-Level. Our successful candidate will have plenty of opportunities to join any extra-curricular activities to further the development of our students!
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Stationers' Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1643 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Stationers' Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Stationers' Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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