Teacher of English

Lionheart Educational Trust, Leicester, LE1 6JL

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of English – Leicester, Leicestershire

Full-time

Teacher Main and Upper Pay Range Scale

Lionheart Educational Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, innovative Teacher of English to join The Lionheart Educational Trust. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about their subject and who strives to bring out the best in every student.

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive and supportive employer of choice, with an unwavering commitment to continuous professional development and staff well being.

The Lionheart Educational Trust is a renowned family of seventeen schools based in and around Leicestershire and Derbyshire. We strive to provide the highest quality education in each of our unique schools, raising the attainment of our talented students and reflecting the local communities of which they are a part. We are well supported by our Trust and our local Governing Body; ensuring we create to develop and improve.

We welcome applications from individuals with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!

Closing Date: Friday 22 May 2026 at 09:00am

Interviews: W/c 1 June 2026

How to Apply

Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -

https://www.eteach.com/job/teacher-of-english-1553674

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!

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.

About Lionheart Educational Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: lht-hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lionheart-educational-trust

Arranging a visit to Lionheart Educational Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lht-hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk.

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